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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Augustus and Mildred stay when they are visiting their son's plantation?
(a) A mother-in-law house.
(b) The slave quarters.
(c) The main house.
(d) An apartment over the garage.

2. What place does Calvin dream of going to, in hopes that his passions will be reciprocated?
(a) Paris.
(b) Chicago.
(c) London.
(d) New York.

3. What causes a fight between Stamford and his cabin mate, Clement?
(a) An interest in the same girl.
(b) Lost possessions.
(c) Bitter words about a mutual friend.
(d) The abuse of a child.

4. What does Caldonia swear she intends to do with the slaves?
(a) Free them.
(b) Carry on with Henry's shepherd-master ways.
(c) Treat them with more discipline than Henry showed.
(d) Allow Calvin to take over their care.

5. Who admonishes Henry to show vigilance and responsibility toward his slaves?
(a) Sheriff Skiffington.
(b) Caldonia Townsend.
(c) William Robbins.
(d) Augustus Townsend.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Stamford stop a couple of children from picking blueberries one late afternoon?

2. Why does the slave, Stamford, insist on only consorting with young women rather than women his own age?

3. What word does Maude use to refer to Caldonia and Calvin's slaves?

4. Who is Luke?

5. What does Caldonia order Moses to do in the future in regard to decisions about the slaves?

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