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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Resistance to Slavery - 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is the name of the early nineteenth century slave who heard stories of Africa from his grandfather and later wrote an autobiography?
(a) Charlie Bale.
(b) Charlie Ball.
(c) Charles Bale.
(d) Charles Ball.

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

5. What was one cause of death of the Africans aboard the slave ship?
(a) Murder.
(b) Drowning.
(c) Suffocation.
(d) Starvation.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much time did the slaves typically get for a break?

2. Who said the following: "I have never seen or heard from her from that day to this. I loved her as I love my life."

3. Slaves knew they were enslaved because of what two reasons?

4. In which figure did slaves find a form of camaraderie?

5. What was the main lesson that Byrl Anderson learned from his Master?

(see the answer key)

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