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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the slave who did not agree with slavery but felt that doing the job right was the proper way of doing things?
(a) William Hayden.
(b) West Turner.
(c) Josiah Henson.
(d) Charles Ball.

2. What was another problem slaves faced after they were freed?
(a) They did not know how to live on their own.
(b) They contracted diseases from the North.
(c) They were not welcome in the North.
(d) They had no land by which to supply their own needs.

3. What did slaves turn to as a form of increasing their inner strength?
(a) Singing.
(b) Celebrating in the woods.
(c) Religion.
(d) Giving themselves names.

4. How long did Armacie Adams continue working as a slave before finding out he was free?
(a) Two years.
(b) Three months.
(c) Six months.
(d) More than a year.

5. What was President Lincoln's original reason for starting the Civil War?
(a) To split the Union.
(b) To teach the southern states not to rebel.
(c) To preserve the Union.
(d) To free the slaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the slave who led an insurrection mentioned in Chapter 5?

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

3. What were house servants led to believe?

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

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

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