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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Author Northrup, what disturbed the peace around the Epps plantation?
(a) The sounds made by flying wild geese.
(b) The non-stop crowing of roosters.
(c) The sounds of trains passing by a couple of miles away.
(d) The sound of a slave being whipped.

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

4. Because it appeared that both the slaves and the white folks would put their differences aside at Chrismastime, what was the common denominator that encouraged both groups to do that?
(a) They wanted to live in peace with one another--even if just for a short time.
(b) Chistmastime was special to all.
(c) It was time to relax from everything!
(d) They wanted to show their good humor and nature to one another.

5. Who suffered the worst loss of all during the slave sale at Freeman's?
(a) The gentleman looking for a coachman.
(b) Theophilus Freeman.
(c) The planter from Natchez.
(d) Eliza.

Short Answer Questions

1. What seemed to be most valued by Epps' slaves at Christmastime?

2. What may have been the underlying reason that William Ford was willing to let Mr. Eldret hire Solomon?

3. How can the manner in which Solomon, Eliza, and the other slaves were led from Williams' Slave Pen and onto the Orleans best be described?

4. What was the inspiration behind the name of the area that known as "Bayou Bœuf"?

5. What major error did Solomon commit with respect to his perception of Brown and Hamilton?

(see the answer key)

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