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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Narcisse's wife die?
(a) Cholera.
(b) T.B.
(c) In childbirth.
(d) Rabies.

2. Why does Suzette stop to check on Gerasime in Chapter 7?
(a) He was whipped by the overseer.
(b) He fell off the wagon and broke his leg.
(c) He has cancer.
(d) She has the flu.

3. Who is Joseph Ferrier?
(a) A man who is hired as the new overseer.
(b) The man who Francoise arranges a marriage to for Oreline.
(c) A soldier who comes and ransacks the plantation.
(d) A freed black who is in love with Suzette.

4. What role is difficult for Eugene in Chapter 9?
(a) Executor of Rosedew.
(b) Father of Philomene.
(c) Executioner for two slaves who tried to escape.
(d) Slave trader.

5. What is one thing the slaves receive for Christmas in Chapter 3?
(a) Money.
(b) Their freedom.
(c) A trip to visit relatives on other plantations.
(d) Stockings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the year at the opening of Cane River?

2. Who is Gerant's father?

3. Who does Jacques Tessier buy?

4. Who goes to Elisabeth after having a "glimpsing"?

5. Who is often loaned to other plantation to provide music?

(see the answer key)

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