Deline's Encounter with Mrs. Hanahan

The transcript narrates a chapter from 'The River Between Us' where Mrs. Hanahan visits Tilly and Deline, leading to a confrontation about identity and social status. Deline reveals her background as a free woman of color from New Orleans, highlighting cultural and social tensions. The discussion delves into the Quadroon society and its implications, exploring themes of race, heritage, and societal norms.

Who is the narrator of the chapter?

• Dr. Hutchins

• Deline

• Mrs. Shoemaker

• Mrs. Hanahan

What does Mrs. Hanahan charge extra for?

• Lamp oil

• Water

• Food

• Rent

How does Mrs. Hanahan describe her accent?

• Thick enough to plant cotton in

• As smooth as silk

• Like a northern breeze

• As sharp as a knife

What is Mrs. Hanahan's reaction upon seeing Deline?

• She is welcoming

• She is amused

• She is indifferent

• She is confrontational

What does Mrs. Hanahan accuse Deline of being?

• A thief

• A quadron wench

• A runaway slave

• A Yankee spy

What does Deline reveal about her family background?

• They are from Ireland

• They are free people of color

• They are wealthy plantation owners

• They are from the North

What societal custom does Deline describe?

• Marriage between white men and women of color

• The quadron balls

• The sale of slaves

• The Irish immigration

What does Deline say about the laws in New Orleans?

• They are fair to all races

• They are unknown to most people

• They are often ignored in favor of customs

• They are strictly enforced

What does Deline say about her skin color?

• It is nearly as white as the narrator's

• It is darker than most

• It is olive-toned

• It is a deep brown

What does Deline say about her future if the South loses the war?

• She will find another life

• She will return to New Orleans

• She will become a slave

• She will move to the North