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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What inspired Solomon to want to help William Ford in the transporting of lumber?
(a) His desire to impress William Ford.
(b) The kind manner that William Ford treated him and the other slaves.
(c) His desire to show his high level of intelligence.
(d) His desire to show that he was capable of handling the job better than Adam Taydem.

2. Why did Lawson take off in such high speed to find William Ford upon Chapin's request?
(a) He wanted to beat the last speed record he set while running his mule into town.
(b) He wanted to show just how fast he could make his mule run.
(c) He really wanted to get Solomon some help.
(d) He wanted to impress Mr. Chapin.

3. Which of the following was one thing that Tibeats had a reputation of using when trying to out-maneuver his enemies?
(a) A hatchet.
(b) A pistol.
(c) A pack of dogs.
(d) The element of surprise.

4. In general, how did Solomon view slave owner William Ford's position with regard to his views on religion and slavery?
(a) Firm.
(b) Puzzling.
(c) Predictable.
(d) Understandable.

5. Based on Author Northrup's description of the Christmastime gatherings attended by slaves and plantation owners, what seemed to be missing from the festivities?
(a) Clergymen.
(b) Children.
(c) Music.
(d) Food.

Short Answer Questions

1. How were Solomon and the other slaves treated around Goodin's Pen in Richmond, Virginia?

2. What separated William Ford from other slave owners in Bayou Bœuf?

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

4. What was the basis of the quarrel that took place between Solomon and Burch?

5. What was an important factor to the slaves at the time that they were sold?

(see the answer key)

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