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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Emancipation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following was NOT a reason slaves would sneak off into the woods during nights?
(a) Collect extra food.
(b) Singing.
(c) Parties.
(d) Church services.

2. What are the two ways that a man can be enslaved?
(a) Brainwashing and trickery.
(b) Force and money.
(c) Force and brainwashing.
(d) Brainwashing and money.

3. Whose account is an example of a joyous occasion seen at the auction block?
(a) Jenny Proctor.
(b) Prince Bee.
(c) Doc Daniel Dowdy.
(d) Lou Smith.

4. Which was the highest slave-breeding state?
(a) Mississippi.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Maryland.
(d) Georgia.

5. Who attempted to gain favor of his master by accomplishing satisfactory deeds in hopes of becoming a house servant?
(a) William Hayden.
(b) West Turner.
(c) Josiah Henson.
(d) Charles Ball.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event set off a large amount of slave selling?

2. What was the purpose of the slaves to appear ignorant, sloppy, and stupid?

3. What did slaves turn to as a form of increasing their inner strength?

4. Who said, "Judge Miller! Don't you bid for me, 'cause if you do, I would not live on your plantation. I will take a knife and cut my own throat from ear to ear before I would be owned by you."?

5. What year was the Emancipation Proclamation declared?

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