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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Thorby not considered part of the underworld?
(a) Baslim has a profession.
(b) His master has set him free.
(c) He has a legally recognized status .
(d) Baslim kept a tight leash on him.

2. What is tattooed on Thorby after his manumission?
(a) A union number.
(b) A line through his slave number, the Sargon's seal, book and page number of his freedom
(c) A new free man's i.d.
(d) A new beggar number.

3. What did Colonel Bisby order for Captain Krausa?
(a) A place to sleep.
(b) An air car.
(c) A log.
(d) A cup of coffee.

4. Upon entering his home what did Baslim do?
(a) Fried an egg for dinner.
(b) Put on an artififcal leg.
(c) Turned on the television.
(d) Take a bath.

5. What does Baslim want Thorby to do after he dies?
(a) Keep his spot on the Plaza.
(b) Seek out a certain man and give him a message.
(c) Rent out his room.
(d) Make more money at pickpocketing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the first thing the boy tried to do?

2. What did the captain hide Thorby in to get him aboard ship?

3. What was the name of the neighborhood that was not under curfew?

4. Who tells Thorby about Baslim?

5. What role did Thorby get in the play?

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