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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Bob, why is his dream of a different relationship with Louisa NOT possible?
(a) Because of Louisa's desire to leave town.
(b) Because of his friends and colleagues down south.
(c) Because of his parents and friends up north.
(d) Because of Louisa's engagement to Tom.

2. What time of day does the story open?
(a) Night.
(b) Morning.
(c) Afternoon.
(d) Sundown.

3. After getting his throat cut, what does Bob tell the white people he meets?
(a) That Louisa left him.
(b) That he killed Louisa.
(c) That Tom is responsible.
(d) That he loves Louisa.

4. How could the tone of Chapter 1 be described?
(a) Humdrum.
(b) Joyful.
(c) Ominous.
(d) Flat.

5. What is the last name of Louisa's employer?
(a) Stone.
(b) Sully.
(c) Smith.
(d) Seeley.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Louisa at the end of the story?

2. What kind of relationship does Bob want to have with Louisa that he currently does not?

3. What is Tom Burwell's nickname?

4. Tom listens to an old black man tell stories of white folks, cotton picking, and what?

5. What surrounds Louisa as she walks to her destination in Chapter 1

(see the answer key)

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