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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, Sarny says that some believed she brought Nightjohn to the plantation by what manner?
(a) Train.
(b) Acting intelligent.
(c) Witchery.
(d) Begging the master.

2. What is Mr. Waller's first name?
(a) Homer.
(b) Andrew.
(c) Clel.
(d) Horace.

3. In what century was the Atlantic slave established?
(a) The 18th century.
(b) The 15th century.
(c) The 16th century.
(d) The 17th century.

4. How old is Sarny in Chapter 1?
(a) 15.
(b) 12.
(c) 8.
(d) 10.

5. Where does Sarny say she was when she first heard about Nightjohn in Chapter 1?
(a) In the cotton fields.
(b) In the flower beds.
(c) In the barn.
(d) In the sleeping quarters.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what device do Sarny and the other slaves eat their meals at the plantation?

2. What does Sarny enjoy doing every evening after the slaves eat?

3. Where are the flower beds described that Sarny tends from time to time in Chapter 1?

4. How does Mammy notate the ages of the slave children that she raises?

5. What historical figure "owned, raised, and subsequently used" the slave that the novel is dedicated to by the author?

(see the answer key)

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