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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What punishment did Henry hire Oden Peoples to carry out against Elias for attempting to run away?
(a) Cut off his toes.
(b) Hobble him.
(c) Cut off his tongue.
(d) Cut off his ear.

2. Who stops Augustus as he makes his way home after delivery furniture to a client?
(a) Travis, Peoples, and Kinsey.
(b) Travis, Skiffington, and Robbins.
(c) Skiffington, Robbins, and Thomas.
(d) Peoples, Kinsey, and Elias.

3. With whom does Skiffington side when the feud over Travis' cow gets out of hand?
(a) Travis.
(b) Neither.
(c) Both.
(d) The new owner.

4. Why does Robbins chase down Philamena himself when she runs away to Richmond a second time?
(a) She is his daughter.
(b) She is his lover.
(c) She is his wife.
(d) She is his slave.

5. What does Maude keep pressuring Caldonia to do in Chapter 6?
(a) Sell the plantation and the slaves.
(b) Free the slaves.
(c) Stop grieving and make a decision regarding the slaves.
(d) Stop grieving and remarry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stamford believe is his fate?

2. What is the major legal issue facing Sheriff Skiffington?

3. Who takes in Stamford to help heal his wounds after a fight with his cabin mate, Clement?

4. Who does Henry attempt to choke during a disagreement over dinner at Fern's one Sunday night?

5. In whose crate does Rita hide in order to attempt her escape?

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