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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The 11:59.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the labor union associated with the Pullman Palace Car Company?
(a) Brotherhood of Guest Services Workers.
(b) International Brotherhood of Railworkers.
(c) International Brotherhood of Hospitality Workers.
(d) Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters.

2. When Harper realizes he cannot sell his brother, who does he decide to sell to the slave dealers instead in "The Legend of Pin Oak"?
(a) Henri's wife.
(b) Henri's son and wife.
(c) Henri's daughter and wife.
(d) Henri's daughter.

3. When had Hoop accused Alvin of killing a cat in "Justice"?
(a) 8 years ago.
(b) 14 years ago.
(c) 5 years ago.
(d) 20 years ago.

4. What title does Henri hold at the Pin Oak Plantation?
(a) Head Botanist.
(b) Night Watchman.
(c) Assistant Manager.
(d) Overseer.

5. When did Britain outlaw slavery?
(a) 1807.
(b) 1855.
(c) 1797.
(d) 1776.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Lester often go to regale stories of the past in "The 11:59"?

2. What does the slave owner do with his slaves in the ending of "We Organized"?

3. Why is Henri a free black man and not a slave in "The Legend of Pin Oak"?

4. The mayor in "Justice" announces that Alvin Tinsley died how?

5. According to legend, anyone who hears the fabled 11:59 train will die within how much time?

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