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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many times has Antoinette had the dream when she describes it so vividly in Part One?
(a) This is the first time.
(b) This is the second time.
(c) She does not say.
(d) Three times.

2. In the story, how do the newly freed slaves behave towards their former white owners?
(a) They continue to work happily for their former owners.
(b) They don't care one way or the other about their former owners.
(c) They are discontent and some work grudginly for their former owners.
(d) They rebel and kill many of the former slaveowners.

3. How does Antoinette's demeanor change after she leaves school?
(a) She is increasingly confused about the past and present.
(b) She is a perfect young lady.
(c) She is bitter.
(d) She is excited.

4. Who is Christophine?
(a) The estate owner's best friend.
(b) A servant who lives in Spanish Town.
(c) A former slave who has stayed on as a servant.
(d) A Creole woman related to the estate owner.

5. Where is Aunt Cora returning from?
(a) Jamaica.
(b) Dominica.
(c) Trinidad.
(d) England.

Short Answer Questions

1. What significant event occurs just before the story begins?

2. How does Antoinette feel when Mr. Mason tells her about their visitor(s)?

3. Where is Antoinette walking towards in her dream?

4. What does Antoinette remember that her mother hated?

5. Where and what is Spanish Town?

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