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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the likely thought type that raised the level of respect for Marshall among those who lived in Bayou Bœuf after he killed the man from Natchez?
(a) That he was the toughest man around.
(b) That they liked him before--and that they liked him even more then.
(c) That he was the best--even if he wasn't in the West.
(d) That he was good at keeping outsiders out of the area.

3. After Bass agreed to help Solomon regain his freedom, how did both men act toward each other around Epps?
(a) As if they did not like each other.
(b) They would say hello to one another on occasion.
(c) Friendly as ever with one another.
(d) As if nothing was going on between them.

4. In one phrase, describe how Solomon perceived William Ford to be of value to him.
(a) As a provider.
(b) As a refuge.
(c) As an example.
(d) As a teacher.

5. Why did Chapin send for Ford when he was the overseer of Ford's Plantation?
(a) Because he felt that Ford had the final word on any dispute with Tibeats.
(b) Because he was afraid of Tibeats.
(c) Because he knew that Tibeats would not attack Ford.
(d) Because he knew that Ford was likely to have the Sheriff present when dealing with Tibeats.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which of the following areas was the slaves' level of understanding most underestimated by those outside slavery?

2. Why did William Ford feel obligated to settle his brother's debt?

3. What was the primary reason for the inharmonious nature of Epps Plantation with the environment around it?

4. How was Solomon's hiring by Avery fateful in nature?

5. How did Mary McCoy become the owner of the Norwood Plantation?

(see the answer key)

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