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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Mary McCoy become the owner of the Norwood Plantation?
(a) Her late husband willed it to her.
(b) She purchased it from William Ford.
(c) She inherited the Plantation from her parents who died.
(d) She bought it from Edwin Epps.

2. How did Burch react when Solomon first met him and told him that he was feeling sick?
(a) He did not react. He continued to go about his business.
(b) He was sympathetic and offered Solomon his help.
(c) He suggested that Solomon stay in bed until he felt better.
(d) He sent for a doctor immediately.

3. After Bass agreed to help Solomon regain his freedom, how did both men act toward each other around Epps?
(a) They would say hello to one another on occasion.
(b) As if nothing was going on between them.
(c) Friendly as ever with one another.
(d) As if they did not like each other.

4. Before Solomon left Mr. Eldret's plantation to travel to Ford's plantation for a visit, what did he learn about him?
(a) That he was a liar.
(b) That he could be intimidated by Tibeats.
(c) That he was a man of his word.
(d) That he did not believe that slavery was morally right.

5. What did the fact that William Ford's slave, Walton had worked for Ford all of his life and spoke well about him say about Ford?
(a) That Walton had been instructed to not say anything bad about Ford.
(b) That Ford was basically a good man.
(c) That Ford never sold his slaves.
(d) That working for Ford was easy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Solomon Northrup view himself in terms of knowledge about slavery in the United States?

2. Realistically, what did Solomon's owner, John M. Tibeats consider him to be?

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

4. Toward which of the following did Patsey look forward to the most, to one day save her from the cruelty of her masters?

5. What type of impression did Eliza give Solomon when she arrived in Williams' Slave Pen?

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