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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 law was used to free Solomon from slavery?
(a) A local or municipal law.
(b) A Massachusetts state law.
(c) A federal law.
(d) A New York state law.

2. Why did Chapin send for Ford when he was the overseer of Ford's Plantation?
(a) Because he was afraid of Tibeats.
(b) Because he knew that Tibeats would not attack Ford.
(c) Because he felt that Ford had the final word on any dispute with Tibeats.
(d) Because he knew that Ford was likely to have the Sheriff present when dealing with Tibeats.

3. How did Solomon view Bass to be in relation to his lifestyle?
(a) Free-roaming and able to do whatever he wanted.
(b) Tied down and responsible for the welfare of others.
(c) Unable to settle anywhere because he did not know what he wanted to do.
(d) Free-roaming only to a certain degree.

4. How did Solomon Northrup view himself in terms of knowledge about slavery in the United States?
(a) Knowledgeable about slavery in the Red River Region only.
(b) Knowledgeable about slavery throughout the world.
(c) Knowledgeable about slavery throughout the United States.
(d) Knowledgeable about slavery in Europe and the Red River Region.

5. Who did Epps pay a visit to shortly after the Sheriff and Lawyer Henry B. Northrup took Solomon away from the Epps Plantation?
(a) .James Burch.
(b) Theophilus Freeman.
(c) John Tibeats.
(d) William Ford.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the reason upon which Solomon based his bellief that Bass had left Marksville quietly?

2. From what Solomon could tell, what was the exterior design of Williams' Slave Pen in Washington City supposed to accomplish?

3. Why was Solomon in high demand at various plantations in Bayou Bœuf during the Christmas season?

4. How were Solomon and the other slaves treated around Goodin's Pen in Richmond, Virginia?

5. Who prepared and collected all the necessary papers to set Solomon free?

(see the answer key)

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