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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 did Solomon not want the other slaves to know about his past?
(a) Because he thought that it would take too much time to tell them about it.
(b) Because he was afraid that they would tell Epps about it.
(c) Because he did not think that it was necessary for them to know about it.
(d) Because he did not feel that he had a past that would interest them.

2. What type of battle did Tibeats perceive himself to be involved in with Solomon?
(a) To determine who was the more intelligent man.
(b) To determine who was the more righteous man.
(c) To determine who was the better man.
(d) To determine who was the stronger man.

3. What seemed to be most valued by Epps' slaves at Christmastime?
(a) The Christmas Dance.
(b) The Leave Passes.
(c) The singing that took place.
(d) The Christmas Supper.

4. Who seemed to suffer the most among Epps' slaves?
(a) Phebe.
(b) Wiley.
(c) Bob.
(d) Patsey.

5. What type of person did John Tibeats prove himself to be doing during the time that Solomon was working for Mr. Eldret?
(a) Vengeful.
(b) Concerned.
(c) Selfish.
(d) Compassionate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Shortly after buying them, how did William Ford show Solomon and the other slaves that he was compassionate toward them?

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

3. Which of the following critter types was most costly to the planters?

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

5. How did Ford's other slaves--Sally, Rose, Walton, and John come across to Solomon when he met them?

(see the answer key)

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