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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 38-48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Madame Derbanne just done to Suzette as the book opens?
(a) Whipped her.
(b) Slapped her.
(c) Bandaged a wound.
(d) Cut her hair.

2. How does Oreline justify not talking to Philomene about Clement?
(a) Oreline says it was easier on Clement to go without saying goodbye.
(b) Oreline was afraid Philomene would curse her.
(c) The steamer was leaving immediately.
(d) Oreline was afraid Philomene would miscarry.

3. What does Philomene feel as she makes a realization about Clement in Chapter 16?
(a) Happy.
(b) Lucky.
(c) Uncertain.
(d) Despondent.

4. Why does Suzette return to Oreline's homestead?
(a) To help Oreline with the birth of her newest child.
(b) To be at Clement's burial.
(c) To help care for Philomene.
(d) The family she went to cannot afford to keep her.

5. Where had Joseph been during the days of slavery?
(a) Cuba.
(b) France.
(c) Alabama.
(d) California.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Elisabeth's job at the plantation?

2. What happens to Oreline's son in 1862?

3. What does Emily say many people call her?

4. What does Suzette say is all Eugene has done for her?

5. What does Augustine advise Narcisse to do concerning the draft?

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