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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of sleeping accommodations did Epps provide for his slaves?
(a) A cot and a wool blanket.
(b) A wooden plank and a raggedy blanket.
(c) None. They would all sleep on the floor.
(d) A down-feather bed.

2. 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) It was time to relax from everything!
(b) They wanted to live in peace with one another--even if just for a short time.
(c) They wanted to show their good humor and nature to one another.
(d) Chistmastime was special to all.

3. What was the inspiration behind the name of the area that known as "Bayou Bœuf"?
(a) Tame and untamed cattle.
(b) Tame and untamed pigs.
(c) The bayou that ran through the area.
(d) A great statesman who lived in the area.

4. Why was Clemens Ray upset as he headed south aboard the Orleans?
(a) He was having to leave his children behind.
(b) He was being separated from his wife.
(c) He was having to leave longtime friends behind.
(d) He was not sure who his new master was going to be.

5. Which male pair below provided Solomon with sweet type work?
(a) Mistress Ford and Mr. Hawkins.
(b) Edwin Epps and William Ford.
(c) William Ford and Mr. Eldret.
(d) Mr. Hawkins and Judge Turner.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Anne, what was the reason that Elizabeth and Margaret wept bitterly during the time that Solomon had been away?

2. What led Solomon's rescuers to believe that he was in the Marksville area?

3. Why was Epps upset with the slaves the morning that Lawyer Northrup and the Sheriff arrived at the plantation looking for Solomon?

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

5. The approach toward Solomon by two individuals on the Epps Plantation signaled which of the following?

(see the answer key)

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