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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Solomon describe the interaction among Eliza, Randall, and Emily at the time that they first saw each other?
(a) Long and normal.
(b) Pleasant and normal.
(c) Short and happy.
(d) Happy and emotional.

2. What was likely to be Epps' reason for ordering Solomon back to work soon after his illness?
(a) His concern for his losses during Solomon's time off.
(b) It had been suggested to him that he order Solomon back to work without delay.
(c) The doctor had informed him that Solomon had not really been ill.
(d) He believed that returning Solomon to work quickly would speed his recovery.

3. 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 he was the best--even if he wasn't in the West.
(c) That they liked him before--and that they liked him even more then.
(d) That he was good at keeping outsiders out of the area.

4. What did Solomon use to repay the Fords for their kindness following his run through the Great Pacoudrie Swamp?
(a) A fish trap that he had built.
(b) A couple of dollars that he had saved.
(c) Kindness.
(d) A note of thanks.

5. What was the basis of the quarrel that took place between Solomon and Burch?
(a) Whether Solomon was a free man.
(b) Whether Solomon was jealous of Burch.
(c) Whether Solomon was stronger than Burch.
(d) Whether Solomon was a hard worker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Eliza likely to have suggested to Solomon that he may be better off dead than dealing with Tibeats?

2. What type of reputation did Solomon maintain while living in Saratoga Springs?

3. How were Solomon and Arthur (the slave who boards the Orleans in Norfolk) fundamentally alike?

4. If at any time during his travels with Merrill Brown and Abram Hamilton, Solomon felt any doubt about their true motive, what did he base it upon?

5. How could Solomon best be described as he argued with Burch right before his beating?

(see the answer key)

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