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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (pages 107 - 167).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What labor is Washington surprised to see Erasmus working at in Chapter 8?
(a) Stitching his own wound.
(b) Cooking.
(c) Ironing his own shirts.
(d) Cleaning out his chamber pot.

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

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) Water.
(b) Sugar.
(c) Drugs.
(d) Palm leaves.

5. Why is Washington so close to the gas when Titch is demonstrating it?
(a) He did not understand Titch's directions to stay clear of the machine.
(b) He wanted to get closer to see how the gas worked.
(c) Philip has asked him to fetch the sandwiches.
(d) He thought he had to save Titch from the explosion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the climate on Faith Plantation like?

2. What does Titch tell Washington about drawing in Chapter 6?

3. Where does Erasmus want the visitor to stay in Chapter 8?

4. What ultimately happens to Titch's cloud-cutter?

5. Who does Titch tell the captain of the ship he is the son of in Part II, Chapter 2?

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