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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the only time slaves got a few days to a week off?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Hannukah.
(c) Thanksgiving.
(d) Kawanza.

2. To whom did the "Uncle Toms" refer to?
(a) The slave owners.
(b) The slave traders.
(c) The house servants.
(d) The field workers.

3. What did hundred of slaves do when they heard of the Civil War?
(a) Escaped to join the Union army.
(b) Fought in the Confederate army.
(c) Freed themselves.
(d) Stayed on the plantations.

4. What event set off a large amount of slave selling?
(a) The death of many slaves due to the unconditionally hot weather in the summer.
(b) The nomination of Abraham Lincoln as President.
(c) The election of Abraham Lincoln as President.
(d) The death of many slave owners due to the plague.

5. In which figure did slaves find a form of camaraderie?
(a) Abraham Lincoln
(b) Jesus Christ
(c) Thomas Jefferson
(d) Abraham

Short Answer Questions

1. Slave traders chained slaves together in a line in what was called a _________________.

2. What is true about slaves and their living on plantations?

3. What was the advantage to a slave for being sold in an auction that took place in his area?

4. What did the slaves use religion for?

5. Who attempted to gain favor of his master by accomplishing satisfactory deeds in hopes of becoming a house servant?

(see the answer key)

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