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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How many years did the Civil War last?
2. Who was the general of the Confederate Army?
3. Who were the house servants?
4. What was the purpose of the three bells worn by Paul above his head?
5. What was another problem slaves faced after they were freed?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Most slaves craved freedom. Many thought death was better than the life they lived. The book mentions many accounts in which slaves mention that they would rather die than be re-captured into slavery or that they would rather their babies die free than be born into slavery. Discuss the reasons why a slave would think this way and whether it is the right way to think. Is death really the only option if freedom is unavailable?
Essay Topic 2
The process of slave trading was complicated and extremely cruel. Discuss the process of slave trading and what it entailed. How were the slave treated and why were they treated as such? Who was involved? How did the slave traders treat men? How did they treat women and children? What tricks did slave traders use and what forms of cruelty? Be sure to discuss not only how slaves were captured for trade in Africa but also the auction block and results of slave trading on the slave families and their emotions.
Essay Topic 3
The overall feeling slaves had about being enslaved was negative. Most of them did not feel happy in their lifestyles. However, there were some slaves who, in fact, did not mind being a slave. First, discuss the sentiment most slaves had about slavery and why. Were they entitled to these feelings? Then discuss why some slaves were complacent with their situation. Why might they not feel the bitterness or sadness that most other slaves felt? Include in your essay a description of house-servants and how they might tie in with this discussion about slaves' feelings about their lifestyles.
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