Slavery Chronicles: Chapter Summaries

Study Notes

Chapter Summaries

Chapter One:
- 47 is a slave born in 1832; raised by Big Mama Flore after his mother died giving birth.
- Lives on the Corinthian Plantation and works in the barn under Master Tobias.
Chapter Two:
- 47 moves into the slave cabins and encounters Pritchard, who brands him.
- Champ, another slave, retaliates against Pritchard, hinting at children's resilience against slavery through belief in dreams.
Chapter Three:
- 47 begins picking cotton; suffers deep cuts leading to infection.
- Picks cotton alongside another slave, known as 84, and is allowed by Mud Albert to serve as a messenger boy.
Chapter Four:
- Master Tobias permits a burial ceremony for Ned; the eulogy shows Tobias' disrespect.
- Mr. Pike cautions Tobias about a potential runaway slave.
Chapter Five:
- During Ned's funeral, 47 flees and meets Tall John in the woods.
- Tall John introduces 47 to the beauty of Winslet Canyon but they are soon pursued by Tobias and bloodhounds.
Chapter Six:
- 47 desires friendship with Tall John, who is accepted as a slave by Tobias.
Chapter Seven:
- Back at the slave quarters, Tall John entertains the other men with his charm.
- Mud Albert questions if Tall John is High John the Conqueror, a trickster figure from African folklore, and learns he came to find 47.
Chapter Eight:
- 47 feels rejuvenated as his hands heal thanks to Tall John.
- Tall John flirts with 84, whom he affectionately names Tweenie, and demonstrates his strength by carrying cotton.
Chapter Nine:
- Tall John speaks with 84, inquiring about her children, leading to a shared moment of sorrow.
Chapter Ten:
- John encourages trust in 47 among the other slaves and informs them of 47’s strong blood type.
Chapter Eleven:
- Discussion of Fred Chocolate; Eloise falls ill.
- Tall John offers to heal Eloise, necessitating a search for herbs.
Chapter Twelve:
- John and 47 venture into the woods for herbs, appreciating 84's beauty.
- They enjoy swimming in a pond, marking it as one of 47's happiest moments.
Chapter Thirteen:
- 47 dreams of Tall John's origins; discovers John transforms into a taller, orange figure, revealing his name as N'Clect.
Chapter Fourteen:
- They successfully gather the herbs and return to the plantation.
- Tall John speaks to Tobias with a commanding presence; they heal Eloise, leading Tobias to wrongly credit divine intervention while punishing 47 and Tall John.
Chapter Fifteen:
- 47 and Tall John end up imprisoned in a tomb, enduring harsh conditions.
- 84 delivers food; Tall John transports them mentally to a magical place; they witness the shooting of Mud Albert and endure whipping.
Chapter Sixteen:
- 47 and 84 rescue Tall John from Mr. Stewart, blinding the assailant and leading to Stewart's death at 84’s hands.
- The trio escapes together into freedom.

Description

Explore the gripping narrative of 47, a slave born in 1832, as he navigates life on the Corinthian Plantation. This quiz covers key events from the first five chapters, highlighting the struggles, resilience, and relationships among slaves. Test your understanding of this poignant story of dreams and survival against the backdrop of slavery.