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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Roxana end up penniless when she quit her job?
(a) The bank with her money folded.
(b) The bank no longer deals with black women.
(c) Someone stole her money.
(d) She can't remember her account number.

2. How old is the slave boy when he is sold?
(a) 16.
(b) 15.
(c) 17.
(d) 14.

3. How does the slave boy grow up to be?
(a) Spoiled and selfish.
(b) Happy and content.
(c) Kind and unintelligent.
(d) Quiet and meek.

4. What does Roxana worry about after the trial for the slaves involved in the theft?
(a) Being separated from her son.
(b) Her son being sold down river.
(c) Watching her son get bad treatment.
(d) Being sold down river.

5. What is David Wilson's occupation?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Scientist.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Tom's aunts treat him the way they do?

2. Where has Roxana been living since she got back to Dawson's Landing?

3. Which of the following is NOT a name of one of the people coming to stay with Aunt Patsy?

4. How many slaves come forward with information of who committed the crime?

5. What killed most of the most prominent man in town's nieces and nephews?

(see the answer key)

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