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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Philip use to mark the path the slaves take to view the resort for free blacks?
(a) Ribbons.
(b) Bits of fabric.
(c) Pieces of yarn.
(d) Flowers.

2. Which kind of slave is the most dangerous in the South?
(a) A bitter one.
(b) An informed one.
(c) A rebellious one.
(d) An ignorant one.

3. What does Fran do to Lizzie to show her displeasure with her?
(a) Whips her.
(b) Trips her.
(c) Pinches her.
(d) Slaps her.

4. What does Drayle ask Lizzie to give him?
(a) A child.
(b) A buttermilk pie.
(c) Her books.
(d) A letter.

5. Who is Drayle's wife?
(a) Justine.
(b) Louise.
(c) Alexandra.
(d) Fran.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Reenie confess to Lizzie when they are cleaning birds?

2. How many children has Mawu had who were fathered by her master?

3. Why is Lizzie jealous of Fran?

4. What name is given to Lizzie's son?

5. How old is Lizzie when she begins having sex with Drayle?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Drayle treat Fran regarding his relationship with Lizzie and why does Fran have no recourse for his actions?

2. Explain how the author implies that Drayle is God to Lizzie.

3. What does the character of Glory represent in the story?

4. What is the setting for the story and who are the six slaves who appear as the story begins?

5. Why are the Drayles' slaves afraid when Fran threatens to sell Lizzie?

6. Who is Mawu?

7. Explain Lizzie's relationship with Drayle.

8. How important are the physical looks of Lizzie's children in Fran's world?

9. What is Mawu's plan and what could happen to her if it fails?

10. What are two possible reasons for why Fran steals Lizzie's children from her?

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