1. Why was Jacob Brooks willing to accompany Eliza to get her freedom papers?
(a) Because he wanted to impress Mrs. Berry and her daughter.
(b) Because he knew his way around the City, and could help Eliza find the place where freedom papers were issued with ease.
(c) Because he wanted to help Mrs. Berry and her daughter carry out their revenge against Eliza.
(d) Because he was a gentleman and did not mind accompanying Eliza.

2. What was the reason behind Avery hiring Solomon to help him build a house for Epps?
(a) Solomon had helped him build house for others in the past.
(b) Solomon had been highly recommended to him by Epps.
(c) Solomon had a reputation of being a hard worker.
(d) He could not find anyone else to help him build the house for Epps.

3. Why was Bass hesitant to write additional letters to try to get help for Solomon?
(a) Because he thought that the Postmaster in Marksville might become curious about his endeavor.
(b) Because he was not sure that they letter recipients could not read his writing.
(c) Because he had already written a lot of them and had not received a reply from any of the recipients.
(d) Because he was not sure that the letters were not being delivered.

4. Shortly after buying them, how did William Ford show Solomon and the other slaves that he was compassionate toward them?
(a) He allowed them to eat hearty meals in his mansion on a regular basis.
(b) He had a doctor examine the slaves regularly to make sure that their health was in good order.
(c) He allowed the slaves to stop and rest frequently as they recuperate from small pox.
(d) He provided the slaves with frequent passes so that they could visit their relatives who lived close by.

5. Who had Solomon been thinking about right before the carriage went by on its way to the main house of the Epps Plantation?
(a) HIs father, Mintus.
(b) Samuel Bass.
(c) His wife, Anne.
(d) Cephas Parker.