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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 could Samuel Bass' reaction to being approached by Solomon's rescuer best be described?
(a) Apprehensive, and then cooperative.
(b) Skeptical, and then angry.
(c) Angry, and then cooperative.
(d) Cooperative, and then apprehensive.

2. What happened when Solomon and Lawyer Northrup reached Charleston?
(a) A newspaper reporter from the Charleston Herald tried to interview Solomon and Lawyer Northrup.
(b) Lawyer Northrup discovered that his wallet was missing.
(c) Both men were treated to a fine dinner by the mayor of Charleston.
(d) Solomon was mistaken for a servant.

3. What was it that Edwin Epps wanted from Solomon and was not able to get before his rescuers took him away from the plantation?
(a) The details on how he was able to write his own letter asking for help.
(b) His violin.
(c) The fish trap that he had built.
(d) The identity of the person who had written the letter alerting authorities about Solomon's unlawful enslavement.

4. How did Solomon feel about his father?
(a) Solomon respected his father, but did not love him.
(b) Solomon had a lot of love and respect for his father.
(c) Solomon did not know his father, so he did not have any feelings for him.
(d) Solomon loved his father, but had little if any respect for him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Solomon use to repay the Fords for their kindness following his run through the Great Pacoudrie Swamp?

2. Why did Tibeats not attack Ford when Ford confronted him about his mistreatment of Solomon?

3. Why was Bass hesitant to write additional letters to try to get help for Solomon?

4. In characterizing Judge Turner, how was he like the other planters in Bayou Bœuf?

5. When did Bass mail the letter that he wrote on Solomon's behalf?

(see the answer key)

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