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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-15.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. 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?
(a) Brown and Hamilton changed the trio's original destination.
(b) Brown and Hamilton traveled very slowly.
(c) Solomon never saw the circus.
(d) Brown and Hamilton became overly anxious to get to Washington City.
2. Which of the following was one thing that Tibeats had a reputation of using when trying to out-maneuver his enemies?
(a) The element of surprise.
(b) A hatchet.
(c) A pistol.
(d) A pack of dogs.
3. What did the fact that William Ford was willing to buy Eliza's child, Emily, from slave dealer Theophilus Freeman say about Ford?
(a) That he had another child slave at his plantation who could play with Emily.
(b) That he believed in keeping slave family members together.
(c) That he could get a good price for Emily.
(d) That he knew that he could keep her around for many years to come.
4. How did Arthur's life change when the Orleans reached the dock in New Orleans?
(a) Arthur was sold to a kind planter who treated his slaves with dignity and respect.
(b) Arthur was stricken with small pox and was no longer able to work.
(c) Arthur was rescued and was able to return to a life of freedom.
(d) Arthur discovered that his wife and children were gone.
5. How did Tibeats feel when he told Solomon that he had sold him to Edwin Epps?
(a) He felt guilty for having sold Solomon.
(b) He felt glad to be rid of Solomon.
(c) He had second thoughts about having sold Solomon.
(d) He feels as though he had finally beat Solomon at something.
Short Answer Questions
1. In general, how did Mrs. Berry and her daughter feel about Eliza?
2. Realistically, what did Solomon's owner, John M. Tibeats consider him to be?
3. Why did Solomon trust Merrill Brown and Abram Hamilton when he first met them?
4. What was an important factor to the slaves at the time that they were sold?
5. What was the purpose of having Jacob Brooks accompany Eliza to get her freedom papers?
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