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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Solomon in high demand at various plantations in Bayou Bœuf during the Christmas season?
(a) Because he was a great cook.
(b) Because he was a hard worker.
(c) Because the plantation owners needed extra help.
(d) Because he could play the violin.

2. As a slave, what type of reputation did Solomon have among the plantation owners around Bayou Bœuf?
(a) That of a lazy slave.
(b) That of a dishonest slave.
(c) That of an honest and intelligent slave.
(d) That of an intelligent and hard working slave.

3. What was the primary reason for the inharmonious nature of Epps Plantation with the environment around it?
(a) The lack of productivity at the plantation.
(b) The beatings that the slaves suffered at the hands of Epps.
(c) The constant threat of torrential rain.
(d) The plantation's small size in comparison to its surrounding environment.

4. For the most part, why did whippings occur with high frequency at the Epps plantation?
(a) Because Epps constantly accused the slaves of stealing from him.
(b) Because the slaves were constantly late to the cotton field.
(c) Because the slaves tended to get rowdy.
(d) Because slaves did not pick the right amount of cotton.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. If William Ford was a wealthy plantation owner, how did he manage to get into financial trouble?

2. What was Solomon doing when the carriage whisked by on its way to the main house of the Epps Plantation?

3. In general, how did Solomon view slave owner William Ford's position with regard to his views on religion and slavery?

4. Which male pair below provided Solomon with sweet type work?

5. What was the likely reason that Tibeats went off and returned with a couple of men following his fight with Solomon?

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