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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Resistance to Slavery - 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the purpose of the slaves to appear ignorant, sloppy, and stupid?
(a) To gain more food and less whippings.
(b) To gain less food and less work.
(c) To gain less work and more food.
(d) To gain less work and less whippings.

2. What was one principal item for which slaves were traded for?
(a) Furniture.
(b) Yams.
(c) Weapons.
(d) Liquor.

3. In 1860, less than ______ slave owners owned more than ______ slaves.
(a) 4000; 150.
(b) 3000; 100.
(c) 4000; 150.
(d) 3000; 150.

4. What was the title for the trusted slave that would often help administer whippings to other slaves?
(a) The slave trader.
(b) The overseer.
(c) The driver.
(d) The slave owner.

5. What was the purpose of the three bells worn by Paul above his head?
(a) His master used it as a means of finding him if he ran away.
(b) To have something to use as an instrument for music when he was alone.
(c) Anyone who heard the jingling would get scared and run away.
(d) When he hung himself, animals approaching his body would be scared away at the sound.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Henry Johnson's account about slavery?

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

3. The slave homes of this former President was a notable exception to the norm in terms of the condition of the homes:

4. What are the two ways that a man can be enslaved?

5. What was one thing slave owners feared?

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