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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapters Eight through Thirteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Uther Botkin's slave wish could help her with the planting, but can't because he is in jail?
(a) Jack.
(b) Samuel.
(c) Jesse.
(d) Duncan.

2. Two years after the big storm, what is Samuel's son guarding in Part I, Chapter 2?
(a) The area prior to the hanging of John Brown.
(b) The area prior to the hanging of Mike Lewis.
(c) The area prior to the hanging of Matt Louis.
(d) The area prior to the hanging of Jake Bowers.

3. The woman traveling the countryside hears a lot about a storm. What is the name of the storm?
(a) Max's Snow.
(b) Cox's Snow.
(c) Fox's Snow.
(d) Rex's Snow.

4. How many months after Uther Botkin's wife gives birth does she die?
(a) Nine.
(b) Three.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Six.

5. As the story opens, what is the young woman traveling the countryside in search of?
(a) Those who remember her great-grandfather.
(b) Those who remember the days of the Civil War.
(c) Those who remember her great-grandmother.
(d) Those who remember the days of slavery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Uther Botkin's wife?

2. Years ago, what name was Miss Marguerite known by?

3. Why is the person that Uther Botkin's slave wishes could help her with the planting in jail?

4. What nickname has Samuel Gatewood's son earned from his classmates?

5. Why does Samuel Gatewood want his slave to be married?

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