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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sarny describe Mammy putting her head into in order to pray in Chapter 2?
(a) A cooking pot.
(b) A fireplace.
(c) A burlap sack.
(d) A holy veil.

2. Mammy says in Chapter 1 that Sarny's mother sold for the value of how many field hands?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 6.

3. What kind of work does Sarny say she is not yet old enough to do on the plantation in Chapter 1?
(a) Gathering eggs.
(b) Field work.
(c) Yard work.
(d) Helping with the young ones.

4. How old was Sarny when her birth mother was sold?
(a) 2.
(b) 6.
(c) 12.
(d) 4.

5. How is John attired when he first arrives at the plantation in Chapter 3?
(a) He is wearing a cape.
(b) He is wearing a night gown.
(c) He is wearing canvas pants.
(d) He is nude.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Sarny do with the coin that she found after showing it to Mammy?

2. Where has Sarny observed people reading prior to meeting John?

3. What is the name of the slave that raises Sarny?

4. What is Mrs. Waller's first name?

5. What does John cover in his first "lesson" with Sarny in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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