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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 is NOT something the slaves did when they heard of their freedom?
(a) Toss away their tools and jump about.
(b) Sing and dance.
(c) Shout wildly.
(d) Thank their masters for keeping them so long.

2. Between the time that a slave was bought and sold by a trader, what happened to him?
(a) He was given a few days vacation.
(b) He was allowed to spend extra time with his family.
(c) His well-being was looked after.
(d) He was punished so he would not run away.

3. Where did the South surrender to the North?
(a) Gettysburg.
(b) Appomattax.
(c) Manassas.
(d) Antietam.

4. Which of the following is NOT a method whites used to "brainwash" blacks?
(a) Having personal discussions with each slave.
(b) Religion.
(c) Taking away a personal identity.
(d) Stating that whites are superior and giving blacks a cursed name.

5. When did slaves begin freeing themselves?
(a) After the Emancipation Proclamation was declared.
(b) Right when the Civil War ended.
(c) When they heard a rumor that they were declared free.
(d) After all the southern states were under Union control.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was a slave identified?

2. Who was the largest slave trader in Memphis, Tennessee?

3. Who said, "Ain't got to slave no more. We're free! We're free!"?

4. What did some of the slave owners do when freedom was declared?

5. Where did some of the most emotional scenes of slave trading take place?

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