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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

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) An apartment over the garage.
(c) The main house.
(d) The slave quarters.

2. What ailment does Robbins suffer from?
(a) Cancer.
(b) High blood pressure.
(c) Diabetes.
(d) Seizures.

3. What gift does John Skiffington's cousin, Counsel, give to him at the wedding?
(a) A child slave.
(b) A new carriage.
(c) A new house.
(d) A middle-aged slave.

4. What has Fern's mother taught her about the man she should marry?
(a) Not to marry a man with darker skin than her own.
(b) Not to marry a man with lighter skin than her own.
(c) Not to marry a man with less money than her.
(d) Not to marry a man with more money than her.

5. Why does Loretta suggest fieldwork be suspended in the aftermath of Henry Townsend's death?
(a) To wait until decisions are made as to what to do with the plantation and slaves.
(b) To prevent spoiling the journey of Henry's soul.
(c) To prevent misunderstandings later.
(d) To keep from disturbing the mourners.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Moses?

2. What does Robbins want to see happen to help support the sheriff's actions?

3. How does Robbins react when he finds Philamena in Richmond after she has run away a second time?

4. On what occasion does Rita attempt to escape?

5. Who are Louis and Dora?

(see the answer key)

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