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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (pages 50 - 105).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Washington see in cages in the town where he and Titch pick up their visitor in Chapter 8?
(a) Priests.
(b) Cats.
(c) Runaway slaves.
(d) Dogs.

2. In the beginning of Chapter 3, what age and condition is Washington Black in?
(a) He is 18 and a Freeman.
(b) He is 25 and a fugitive.
(c) He is 40 and dying.
(d) He is 30 and a slave.

3. What does Big Kit make sure to do when she and Washington arrive at the big house in Chapter 4?
(a) Wash their clothes quickly.
(b) Pray.
(c) Feed the dogs first.
(d) Wipe their feet so they do not get the floor dirty.

4. What is Washington overjoyed that he and Big Kit are allowed to do once the dinner is over?
(a) Lick the plates of the diners.
(b) Draw.
(c) Go to sleep.
(d) Get paid.

5. What does Erasmus do to the slave William's corpse?
(a) Feeds it to the crows.
(b) Orders the dead slave's head to be cut off.
(c) Makes the other slaves bury it.
(d) Burns it on a pyre.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the peak that Titch wants to try his cloud-cutter from?

2. What relation is the visitor to Erasmus and Titch that Erasmus tells Titch is coming to visit in Chapter 8?

3. Where is Faith Plantation located?

4. Whose appearance is Washington shocked at in Chapter 10?

5. What does Washington know about his father?

(see the answer key)

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