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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (pages 222 - 277).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many slaves does Titch initially ask Erasmus for in Chapter 8?
(a) 10.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

2. What does Mr. Goff ask Washington to do with him and Tanna the day after they meet for the first time?
(a) Come out on the boat on a research expedition with them.
(b) Come to England with them.
(c) Illustrate his next book.
(d) Write to the Royal Society for him.

3. Who is the captain of the second ship Titch and Washington take in Part II, Chapter 5?
(a) Captain Kinast.
(b) Captain Wilde.
(c) Captain Holloway.
(d) Captain Isbel.

4. Who is the only slave that speaks to Washington during the labor they do for Titch in Chapter 8?
(a) James Madison.
(b) Little Paul.
(c) Sally Hemmings.
(d) Big Kit.

5. How does Titch react when he witnesses the overseers' brutality towards the slaves?
(a) He is disturbed, but he says nothing.
(b) He is glad to see the brutality.
(c) He is indifferent.
(d) He is appalled, and talks to Erasmus about it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Titch tell Washington he will teach him at the end of Chapter 5?

2. Who takes care of Washington in Part IV, Chapter 2, when he is ill?

3. What supply does Titch keep in large quantities in Chapter 6?

4. Who is the brother of the ship's captain?

5. What does Washington discover Tanna has a deep knowledge of in Part III, Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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