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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Ceylinda sell the things she makes to make money?
(a) The church.
(b) Her school.
(c) Amos's tannery.
(d) The market.

2. What does the person greeting Amos in Jaffrey say his sole responsibility is?
(a) To interrogate newcomers.
(b) To save the town money.
(c) To protect the citizens of Jaffrey.
(d) To welcome the new people.

3. What occupation does Amos intend to pursue in Jaffrey?
(a) Tanner.
(b) Farrier.
(c) Cobbler.
(d) Farmer.

4. Why does Amos save before moving to Jaffrey?
(a) He knows he can't charge much as a new tanner.
(b) He knows his wife will need him.
(c) He knows it will take time to settle in.
(d) He wants to be prepared for emergencies.

5. For what does Amos thank God when Lois's daughter dies?
(a) It is not his own daughter that dies.
(b) She dies free.
(c) She is converted before she dies.
(d) She dies without pain.

6. How much money does Amos leave to his church when he dies?
(a) $100.
(b) $150.
(c) $50.
(d) $200.

7. Who teaches Ceylinda to make the things she sells to make money?
(a) Amos.
(b) Her school teacher.
(c) Violet.
(d) Lydia.

8. What does Amos spend his saved money on during the first few years at his new farm?
(a) Nice clothing for Ceylinda.
(b) Food for the Burdoos.
(c) Additions to the house.
(d) Tanning supplies.

9. Where does Violet bury Amos's money?
(a) In the fireplace.
(b) In her bed.
(c) In the woods.
(d) In a cave.

10. Who does Amos hire to help him in his business?
(a) Some slave boys.
(b) Three homeless men.
(c) Two of Lois's children.
(d) The pastor's sons.

11. How much does Amos bid on the person at the indigent auction?
(a) Three dollars.
(b) Five dollars and sixty-two cents.
(c) One pound sixteen.
(d) Ten pounds.

12. What about Ceylinda's school makes her unhappy for a little bit?
(a) Being away from her mother.
(b) The time inside.
(c) Discriminatory comments.
(d) The school work.

13. How does Amos feel when Violet say she has hidden the saved money?
(a) Confused.
(b) Angry.
(c) Surprised.
(d) Grateful.

14. How long does Amos stay away from his house when he finds out Violet has hidden his saved money?
(a) All day.
(b) One week.
(c) Two days.
(d) All night.

15. What does the city force Lois to do when they refuse to continue supporting her?
(a) Put her oldest children on vendue.
(b) Pay her debts.
(c) Move away.
(d) Work for her living.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many women does Amos free from slavery before he dies?

2. Where does Amos go after hearing that Violet has hidden his saved money?

3. What does Amos say is the same as imprisonment?

4. Who is put up on auction when the Burdoos are no longer supported by the city?

5. How does Amos describe his journey to Jaffrey with his family?

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