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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Broussard speak to Robbins about during his visit to the jail?
(a) Selling him two slaves.
(b) Running a plantation.
(c) France.
(d) Owning slaves in general.

2. What does Skiffington think should be done with Minerva, his slave, if the family were to move?
(a) She should be sold to a plantation.
(b) She should remain with the family who cares for her.
(c) She should be forced into a beneficial marriage.
(d) She should be freed.

3. Why does Jebediah accost Fern on the road to her home?
(a) He claims Fern is his long lost sister.
(b) He claims Ramsey stole his saddle.
(c) He claims Ramsey owes him five hundred dollars.
(d) He claims Fern stole his horse.

4. What object is Elias whittling in Chapter 1?
(a) A doll.
(b) A bowl.
(c) A horse.
(d) A whistle.

5. Why does Skiffington believe slavery is just and should be preserved?
(a) Due to the fact that the Southern economy relies on it.
(b) Due to the fact that it is sanctioned in the Bible.
(c) Due to the fact that it is legal under Virginia law.
(d) Due to the fact that he enjoys keeping slaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Skiffington often stop to do while traveling on horseback?

2. What unusual demand does Moses make to Robbins?

3. Who is Philomena?

4. For what reason does one of the jurors on Broussard's trial believe the man was convicted?

5. Who does Anderson Frazier approach to speak to about his latest writing project?

(see the answer key)

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