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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Plantation.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was a second reason Africans appealed to the colonists as slaves?
(a) They appreciated the amount of money they would be paid.
(b) They could be bought "for life."
(c) They were eager to leave Africa for the New World.
(d) They did as they were told, made acts of rebellion, and were willing to work hard for their masters.

3. What was the main plant that was in need of constant care by the slaves?
(a) Wheat.
(b) Corn.
(c) Rice.
(d) Cotton.

4. What was Franklin and Armfield?
(a) The largest slave-buying firm.
(b) The largest slave-trading firm.
(c) The largest slave-breeding plantation.
(d) The largest slave-freeing group.

5. What is the first group of people that the colonists tried out as slaves?
(a) Africans.
(b) Whites.
(c) Chinese.
(d) Indians.

Short Answer Questions

1. What exactly happened at the occasion of a young slave woman named Eliza?

2. Which of the following is NOT a reason a slave owner might sell a slave?

3. What was one cause of death of the Africans aboard the slave ship?

4. What did the slaves call the slave owner's house?

5. Many of the white men and black slave children had what sort of unique bond, though not always acknowledged?

(see the answer key)

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