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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What new identify has Caesar been given by the underground railroad station master in "South Carolina"?
(a) Elijah Lander.
(b) Benj P. Wells.
(c) Christian Markson.
(d) Terrance Randall.

2. At what port was Ajarry held in a dungeon while the slave ships arrived?
(a) Sherbro.
(b) Ouidah.
(c) Dakar.
(d) Cacheu.

3. Why does the narrator say that the captain of the slave ship that brought Ajarry from her homeland staggered the culture and disposition of the slaves he peddled?
(a) Because they liked to hear the different languages.
(b) Because they might plot a mutiny if they shared a language.
(c) Because the buyers liked to choose from different tribes.
(d) Because different tribes had different specialties in terms of work.

4. Who in the Hob is described as "indifferent to hygeine and no inducement or threat could sway her" in "Georgia"?
(a) Titania.
(b) Rida.
(c) Mary.
(d) Ethel.

5. How did Ajarry die?
(a) From being lynched.
(b) From yellow fever.
(c) From cholera.
(d) From a brain aneurysm.

6. What is the date on the reward poster that opens "South Carolina"?
(a) September 2, 1826.
(b) January 5, 1812.
(c) July 18, 1820.
(d) March 17, 1845.

7. From where were the slave traders that purchased the rest of Ajarry's family in Ouidah?
(a) Great Britain.
(b) Spain.
(c) Portugal.
(d) France.

8. What is the date of the wanted notice that opens "North Carolina"?
(a) July 18, 1820.
(b) September 12, 1826.
(c) August 28, 1839.
(d) January 5, 1812.

9. For what family does Bessie work?
(a) The Ridgeways.
(b) The Wells.
(c) The Andersons.
(d) The Fletchers.

10. What is the third room where Cora works at the museum in "South Carolina"?
(a) "Life on the Slave Ship."
(b) "The Falling and the Fleeing."
(c) "Scenes from Darkest Africa."
(d) "Typical Day on the Plantation."

11. How old is Maisie when Cora stops working for the Andersons?
(a) 14.
(b) 8.
(c) 10.
(d) 12.

12. Who has signed the reward poster that opens "South Carolina"?
(a) Martin Wells.
(b) Benj P. Wells.
(c) Elijah Lander.
(d) James R. Rosewell.

13. Who is the curator of the museum where Cora goes to work in "South Carolina"?
(a) Mr. Wells.
(b) Mr. Fields.
(c) Mr. Hicks.
(d) Mr. Henry.

14. How did Ajarry first attempt suicide while on the slave ship?
(a) By hanging.
(b) By cutting her wrists.
(c) By slapping a captain.
(d) By denying herself food.

15. Who was the tobacco hand that told Cora the door to the roof of the Griffin Building remained unlocked in "South Carolina"?
(a) Lovey.
(b) Royal.
(c) Martin.
(d) Boseman.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long ago does the reward poster in the opening of "South Carolina" say the slave girl ran away?

2. Who is the dormitory supervisor where Cora lives in "South Carolina"?

3. Who acted as the pallbearers at Old Randall's funeral?

4. In the notice printed in the beginning of "North Carolina," where did the runaway disappear from?

5. Who is the station agent that finds Cora in "North Carolina"?

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