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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 keep from disturbing the mourners.
(c) To prevent spoiling the journey of Henry's soul.
(d) To prevent misunderstandings later.

2. What does Broussard offer to buy for Skiffington with the proceeds from the sale of Moses?
(a) A new map of the world.
(b) A new gun.
(c) A new horse.
(d) A new slave.

3. Who is Moses?
(a) Farmer in Virginia.
(b) Son of a plantation owner in Virginia.
(c) Overseer of slaves on a Virginia plantation.
(d) Slave owner on a Virginia plantation.

4. Who is Philomena?
(a) Robbins' cousin.
(b) Robbins' black mistress and mother of two of his children.
(c) Robbins' housekeeper.
(d) Robbins' personal maid.

5. Who does Caldonia believe is a better master to slaves--a white man or a black man?
(a) A black man with a white overseer.
(b) A white man.
(c) A white man with a black overseer.
(d) A black man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did John Skiffington leave North Carolina?

2. What type of writing does Anderson Frazier do?

3. To whom does Revend Moffett preach obedience?

4. Who is Clara Martin?

5. How does Augustus react to the news that Henry has become a slave owner?

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