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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 through 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are Willy's parents free?
(a) Jordan has agreed to fight with the Americans.
(b) They saved money and bought their freedom.
(c) Their slave owner died.
(d) They were never slaves.

2. Why do Willy and her mother run toward the cow?
(a) They hear the cow moo.
(b) They want to figure out why the cow is not giving any milk.
(c) They hear some shrieking noises.
(d) The cow is in the safest area of the farm.

3. Why can't Willy do one of her daily chores today?
(a) There are no needles in the house.
(b) Because of the fighting between the Americans and British.
(c) The Ledyards have left for New York.
(d) The horses are too restless with all the cannon sounds.

4. Where does Horace suggest they get a meal?
(a) At the boarding house where he stays.
(b) On the wharf.
(c) In a inn that sailors frequent.
(d) In the kitchen at the Queen's Head.

5. Who gives Willy a ride at one point on her travel?
(a) A black family headed for New York in a wagon.
(b) A wounded black man in a wagon.
(c) No one.
(d) An old black man hauling potatoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Willy learn about her mother?

2. What happens to Jordan after Colonel Ledyard surrenders?

3. What is the woman like whom Willy and Horace first encounter in Canvas Town?

4. What does Captain Ivers say he needs Dan to do?

5. What does Willy fear Mr. Fraunces will do with her?

(see the answer key)

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