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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In one word, describe the type of work that Edwin Epps' slave driver did for him.
(a) Safe.
(b) Deceptive.
(c) Reckless.
(d) Efficient.

2. What inspired Solomon to design and build a fish trap?
(a) A never-ending appetite for fish.
(b) He had the necessary materials available; so he decided to put them to good use.
(c) A desire to expand his variety of food without much effort.
(d) A desire to impress the other slaves.

3. Why were men in the North not allowed to settle disputes with pistols or fistfights?
(a) Because there were no cemeteries in the North.
(b) Because there were no hospitals in the North.
(c) Because neither person in a duel or a fistfight ever won.
(d) Because they lived in a civilized society.

4. In general, how did Bass view slavery?
(a) Bass viewed slavery as morally right in all circumstances.
(b) Bass viewed slavery as morally right in certain circumstances.
(c) Bass viewed slavery as morally wrong in certain circumstances.
(d) Bass viewed slavery as morally wrong in all circumstances.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Freeman's customers tend to keep in mind as they shopped around his pen?

2. Why did Chapin send for Ford when he was the overseer of Ford's Plantation?

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

4. Why did Lawson take off in such high speed to find William Ford upon Chapin's request?

5. Overall, how was Solomon likely to feel about John Tibeats?

(see the answer key)

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