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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the fact that William Ford was willing to buy Eliza's child, Emily, from slave dealer Theophilus Freeman say about Ford?
(a) That he knew that he could keep her around for many years to come.
(b) That he could get a good price for Emily.
(c) That he believed in keeping slave family members together.
(d) That he had another child slave at his plantation who could play with Emily.

2. What was the reason behind Avery hiring Solomon to help him build a house for Epps?
(a) Solomon had a reputation of being a hard worker.
(b) He could not find anyone else to help him build the house for Epps.
(c) Solomon had been highly recommended to him by Epps.
(d) Solomon had helped him build house for others in the past.

3. According to Solomon, what other plantation owner was Mary McCoy most like?
(a) Edwin Epps.
(b) William Ford.
(c) Mr. Marshall.
(d) Mr. Eldret.

4. How did Solomon view Bass to be in relation to his lifestyle?
(a) Free-roaming only to a certain degree.
(b) Tied down and responsible for the welfare of others.
(c) Free-roaming and able to do whatever he wanted.
(d) Unable to settle anywhere because he did not know what he wanted to do.

5. For the most part, how did Solomon consider his life as a slave for William Ford to be?
(a) Uneventful.
(b) Unpleasant.
(c) Interesting.
(d) Pleasant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the slaves' best-loved plantation owner in Bayou Bœuf?

2. What was the inspiration behind the name of the area that known as "Bayou Bœuf"?

3. What was the main contributing factor that led toward the development of a friendship between Mrs. Ford and Solomon?

4. What inspired Solomon to want to help William Ford in the transporting of lumber?

5. Why was Eliza likely to have suggested to Solomon that he may be better off dead than dealing with Tibeats?

(see the answer key)

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