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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Act of 1806 require?
(a) That all freed slaves register with local law enforcement.
(b) That all freed slaves pay extra taxes on their income.
(c) That all freed slaves carry freedom papers.
(d) That all freed slaves leave Virginia within twelve months.

2. Who suggests that Moses be hobbled for running away?
(a) Counsel.
(b) Oden.
(c) Travis.
(d) Barnum.

3. What does Rita hide under inside this crate in order to escape?
(a) Gilly Patterson's clothing.
(b) William Robbins' whips.
(c) Augustus Townsend's walking sticks.
(d) John Skiffington's books.

4. Why are the slave patrols formed?
(a) To find two slaves Robbins mistakenly sold.
(b) To find slaves stolen by abolishonists.
(c) To find Henry's parents after they ran away.
(d) To find two slaves who escaped Robbins' plantation.

5. What unique problem does the arrest of Jebediah present for Sheriff Skiffington?
(a) Skiffington does not want to put a black in a cell often occupied by whites.
(b) Skiffington is confronted with health problems Jebediah will need help in controlling during his imprisonment.
(c) Skiffington has too many prisoners to house another.
(d) Skiffington does not believe Jebediah has commited a crime.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Augustus Townsend do to make his living?

2. Which woman does Elias develop an affection for while a slave on the Townsend Plantation?

3. Where does Skiffington tell his wife he would someday like to move to?

4. Why does Skiffington believe the runaways are dead and buried somewhere in the woods?

5. How far from the Townsend Plantation does Fern live?

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