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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 name of the white man who taught his black son to call him "Papa" instead of "Master?"
(a) Byrl Anderson.
(b) Charley Williams.
(c) Frank Cooper.
(d) Powhatan Mitchell.

2. Who was the slave who led an insurrection mentioned in Chapter 5?
(a) Charles Ball.
(b) Nat Turner.
(c) Harriet Tubman.
(d) Lev Cheney.

3. How was a slave identified?
(a) By his master's last name.
(b) By his first name.
(c) By his master's first name.
(d) By his number.

4. How many lashes would a slave receive for something like standing idle in the field?
(a) 100.
(b) 90.
(c) 50.
(d) 75.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the overseers term the slaves' acts of ignorance?

2. What was the purpose of the three bells worn by Paul above his head?

3. What was the purpose of the slaves to appear ignorant, sloppy, and stupid?

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

5. Most of the time when a slave was going to be __________, he/she _____________ know about it in advance.

(see the answer key)

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