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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer 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?
2. Which country introduced Africans to Europe in the early sixteenth century?
3. This former President furnished his slave homes in the more typical fashion:
4. Who said the following: "We never heard our names scarcely at all. First young man I went with wanted to know my initials! What did I know 'bout initials?"
5. What was a third reason Africans appealed to the colonists as slaves?
Short Essay Questions
1. What were some of the reasons that slave owners would sell their slaves?
2. Describe what the slave coffle was.
3. What did Ol' Gabe used to do?
4. What was Julius Lester's purpose for writing "To Be a Slave" and did he accomplish it?
5. What is the brief story of the slave named Jake from Chapter 5 and what is its significance?
6. Briefly describe a typical plantation.
7. What kept the slaves working in the fields day in and day out?
8. How effective was the Emancipation Proclamation once it was issued in 1863?
9. Who is Mr. Wilson described by Ball in the Prologue and what is his story?
10. What was the importance of music in the lives of the slaves?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
There is no doubt that even today, people tend to flock towards others who are similar to themselves. Oftentimes, we find companionship and a sense of camaraderie amongst people who share the same background and ethnicity as ourselves. When Africans were brought to America to be slaves, the blacks supported one another and tried to help one another if they could. They understood and sympathized with the other blacks. Having said this, there were still those blacks who were considered traitors to their own kind. What were some of the betrayals that Julius Lester discusses in his novel? Discuss these stories. Why drove these slaves to side with the whites when the blacks were clearly being wronged? Be sure to include the story of Lev Cheney and discuss house-servants. What was the purpose of house-servants and how does it tie-in with this discussion?
Essay Topic 2
The use of slaves has been seen throughout history in various civilizations. Briefly outline a history of slavery throughout the ages and how the slaves lived and were treated. Compare this to the treatment of slaves in the United States. How was it similar? How was it different? How was the slave treatment in the United States similar or different from slave treatment in the West Indies or South America during the same time period and what was the result? Use outside research.
Essay Topic 3
Fear is universal. It was a feeling that ruled the slaves and the slave owners used to rule. What is fear? How was fear instilled within the slaves and why did it rule them? What did this fear prevent them from doing and how did it keep them this way? Slave owners themselves also held fears. What were they and how did they attempt to hide it from their slaves? Discuss also how fear and power go hand in hand.
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