Part 1: A Measure of a Man

What are the enslaved people betting on?

• Whether Hero will accompany Boss-Master to the Civil War

• Whether Hero will become a war hero

• Whether Hero will stay home

• Whether Hero will cut off his foot

Why does Hero hesitate to go to war? Select three.

• He doesn't want to leave his family

• He doesn't want to risk his life

• He doesn't trust Boss-Master

• He doesn't want to provide support the Confederates.

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What two actions does Penny try to persuade Hero to do?

• Take off the uniform

• Stay home

• Cut off his foot

• Run away

What does the Oldest Old Man suggest Hero do to avoid going to war and protect the others from getting punished?

• Cut off his foot

• Run away

• Stay home

• Fight Homer

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Why does Homer say Hero won't be free either way? Select both right answers.

• Because Boss-Master won't grant him his freedom

• Because Hero will always be a slave

• Because Hero will be punished for not going to war

• Because Hero will be punished for going to war

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What two reasons does Hero give for refusing to run away?

• He wants Boss-Master to make good on his promise

• He doesn't want to steal his freedom

• He wants to find Odyssey Dog

• He wants to fight Homer

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Why does Homer say it'd look bad for Hero to beat him?

• Because Hero maimed Homer

• Because Hero is a war hero

• Because Hero is a field hand

• Because Hero is a fool

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Why did Hero tell Boss-Master about Homer's escape? Select all that apply.

• He wanted to protect the others

• He wanted to get his freedom

• He wanted to punish Homer

• He wanted to prove his loyalty to Boss-Master

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What is the reaction of the group when Hero confesses?

• Horror

• Disbelief

• Anger

• Indifference

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Hero calls out for ​ (a)   before leaving for war.

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• Odyssey Dog
• Penny

• Boss-Master

• Homer

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