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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 Erasmus tell Titch is coming to visit in Chapter 8?
(a) Philip.
(b) Sally.
(c) Their mother.
(d) Their father.

2. What is the name of the town where Washington and Titch travel to collect their visitor in Chapter 8?
(a) Norfolk.
(b) Bridge Town.
(c) Elderview.
(d) Cape Town.

3. Why does Washington feel so wretched when he sees Big Kit in the big house again in Chapter 10?
(a) Big Kit has lost an eye and seems to be at death's door.
(b) Big Kit seems to have taken another young slave boy under her wing, and Washington is jealous.
(c) Big Kit is pregnant and looks very ill.
(d) Big Kit shouts at him and tells him never to speak to her again.

4. What does Washington give to Titch to help keep cool in Chapter 7?
(a) Drugs.
(b) Sugar.
(c) Water.
(d) Palm leaves.

5. What does Erasmus do to Big Kit in Chapter 4?
(a) Throws her on the ground and steps over her.
(b) Breaks her arm.
(c) Cuts her throat.
(d) Hits her in the face with his plate, breaking her nose.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Titch tell Washington he can never abide in his pantry?

2. How had Washington gotten his last injury before the burns?

3. What does Titch make for Washington to eat in Chapter 5?

4. Who does Washington see in cages in the town where he and Titch pick up their visitor in Chapter 8?

5. What happens to Washington when the gas explodes in Chapter 9?

(see the answer key)

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