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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a method whites used to "brainwash" blacks?
(a) Stating that whites are superior and giving blacks a cursed name.
(b) Religion.
(c) Taking away a personal identity.
(d) Having personal discussions with each slave.

2. Why did blacks feel that Lincoln did not deserve the praise he received?
(a) They were mad at him for being shot before his presidency ended.
(b) They felt that Lincoln should have offered them free education.
(c) They did not feel that Lincoln really freed them.
(d) They felt that Lincoln should have given them government money.

3. Who said, "Judge Miller! Don't you bid for me, 'cause if you do, I would not live on your plantation. I will take a knife and cut my own throat from ear to ear before I would be owned by you."?
(a) Eliza.
(b) Delicia Patterson.
(c) Alice Johnson.
(d) Annonymous.

4. What was a result of the Federal Writer's Project?
(a) Good journalism.
(b) Amusing stories.
(c) No reaction.
(d) Honest reflection.

5. Many of the white men and black slave children had what sort of unique bond, though not always acknowledged?
(a) Master and servant.
(b) Father and slave.
(c) Master and slave.
(d) Father and son/daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many lashes would a slave receive for something like standing idle in the field?

2. Who said, "I wanted to go back but I had no way."

3. What term was used for noted places of refuge for runaways?

4. What was the weigh-in time?

5. Who told the account of a man named Gabe?

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