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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Oreline refuse Suzette's request in Chapter 1?
(a) She is afraid of being sold.
(b) She is unwilling to hide anything from her aunt and uncle.
(c) She does not know how to write either.
(d) She is mean hearted

2. What does it mean when Ferrier begins to bleed from the eyes and mouth?
(a) Death is near.
(b) The head injury cause brain damage.
(c) They have no idea.
(d) The venom has hit the brain.

3. What is Suzette's relationship to Palmire and Apphia?
(a) She does not know either of them.
(b) Siblings.
(c) Cousins.
(d) Just friends.

4. What does Suzette say is all Eugene has done for her?
(a) Given her light-skinned children.
(b) Given her freedom upon his death.
(c) Taught her to read and write.
(d) Allowed her to keep being a house slave.

5. What does Narcisse say Oreline has to do because of financial difficulties?
(a) Plant more acres.
(b) Sell some slaves.
(c) Marry again quickly.
(d) Sell the farm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who buys Gerant?

2. Why does Clement throw a chair out of the boat?

3. With what was Philomene afraid Narcisse would interfere?

4. What do Narcisse and Oreline wait to tell Philomene until she is better?

5. What does Philomene feel as she makes a realization about Clement in Chapter 16?

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