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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Overall, how was Solomon likely to feel about John Tibeats?
(a) That he made threats, but was not capable of carrying them out.
(b) That he was actually a coward.
(c) That he did not know how to fight.
(d) That he should be able to handle him.

2. What kept Solomon from joining the other slaves in their nighttime 'coon and opossum-hunting expeditions?
(a) The hunting expeditions were conducted at night.
(b) The hunting expeditions were conducted in the predawn hours of the day.
(c) He did not like the taste of 'coon.
(d) He did not care for the taste of opossum.

3. How did Tibeats feel when he told Solomon that he had sold him to Edwin Epps?
(a) He feels as though he had finally beat Solomon at something.
(b) He felt glad to be rid of Solomon.
(c) He felt guilty for having sold Solomon.
(d) He had second thoughts about having sold Solomon.

4. Why was it important to Chapin to keep a dog on the property of the great house where he and Solomon stayed?
(a) To play with his grandchildren.
(b) To alert them about intruders.
(c) To alert them about thieves.
(d) To take with them in case they decided to go on a hunting trip.

5. What was the nature of the meetings that Bass held with Solomon with regard to restoring his freedom?
(a) Typical.
(b) Open.
(c) Secretive.
(d) Illegal.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Freeman's customers view the idea of buying slaves from the same family?

2. What one element stood out when Tibeats set about to punish Solomon?

3. What concerned Solomon the most after Bass wrote and sent letters to those who might be able to help him regain his freedom?

4. How did the raft that Solomon built for William Ford's lumber transporting business benefit Ford?

5. Which of the following was one thing that Tibeats had a reputation of using when trying to out-maneuver his enemies?

(see the answer key)

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