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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For the most part, why did whippings occur with high frequency at the Epps plantation?
(a) Because Epps constantly accused the slaves of stealing from him.
(b) Because slaves did not pick the right amount of cotton.
(c) Because the slaves tended to get rowdy.
(d) Because the slaves were constantly late to the cotton field.

2. What was the basis of the quarrel that took place between Solomon and Burch?
(a) Whether Solomon was stronger than Burch.
(b) Whether Solomon was a hard worker.
(c) Whether Solomon was a free man.
(d) Whether Solomon was jealous of Burch.

3. Aside from Bibles, what did William Ford provide his slaves that other slave owners seemed to overlook or not consider to provide them with at all?
(a) Fork.
(b) Skillet.
(c) Bath soap.
(d) Winter clothing.

4. What did the fact that Tibeats appeared unexpectedly three times while Solomon was working for Eldret indicate about him?
(a) That he was curious about how Eldret and Solomon got along with each another.
(b) That he wanted to see whether Solomon worked harder for Eldret than he did for him.
(c) That he wanted to get Solomon in trouble with Eldret.
(d) That he was looking for ways to get even with Solomon.

5. Which of the following critter types was most costly to the planters?
(a) The red ant.
(b) The caterpillar.
(c) The worm.
(d) The termite.

Short Answer Questions

1. In general, how did Solomon view slave owner William Ford's position with regard to his views on religion and slavery?

2. Following up on the characterization of Judge Turner, how did he differ from other planters in the area with regard to their treatment of slaves?

3. Why was Eliza likely to have suggested to Solomon that he may be better off dead than dealing with Tibeats?

4. Which adjective pair best described Solomon, his brother, and father?

5. Why did Tibeats not attack Ford when Ford confronted him about his mistreatment of Solomon?

(see the answer key)

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