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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the slave women do while their master goes hunting during their third summer trip?
(a) Take naps.
(b) Cook dinner.
(c) Go on a picnic.
(d) Go swimming.

2. Who accompanies Lizzie and Drayle when they return to the Tawawa House resort the next Summer?
(a) Fran.
(b) Addie.
(c) Nate.
(d) Rabbit.

3. Who is Sweet's oldest daughter who has died?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Melissa.
(c) Rabbit.
(d) Tootie.

4. What is Sweet doing when the slave women go to her cabin?
(a) She is in the fetal position on the floor.
(b) She is cooking.
(c) She is naked and lying on her bed.
(d) She is reading poems.

5. What word does Mawu utter to Lizzie when she comes rushing toward Lizzie who is hanging out the laundry?
(a) Fire.
(b) Hurry.
(c) Escape.
(d) Sweet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lizzie recalls Reenie's story about having the tip of her finger cut off because _____________________.

2. Why does Lizzie not trust the porter on the train?

3. What is the name of the town which is the destination of the summer trips?

4. Where does Reenie now work as a maid?

5. Where does Lizzie sleep during this visit to the resort?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is it about Mawu's personality that allows her to ask Lizzie if Drayle is "God to you"?

2. What reasons do the other slaveholders give to Drayle for why he should free Philip?

3. What is Reenie's position on aging and freedom?

4. What does Fran's presence at the Tawawa House mean for Lizzie?

5. How does the author address the topics of slave catchers and abolitionists?

6. Why is Sweet's death so bittersweet for the women?

7. What is Reenie's position on the survivor spirit in each slave?

8. Why is Lizzie reminded of watching a dog die while lying in the sun after Philip is punished by Drayle?

9. Explain the nature of Drayle's character in that he can do much harm under the pretense of doing the right thing.

10. How does Mawu show that she is intent on running away very soon?

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