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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of his senses did Solomon rely on the most while trying to figure out what was happening around him after spending his first night at Williams' Slave Pen in Washington City?
(a) His eyesight.
(b) His sense of smell.
(c) His sense of touch.
(d) His sense of hearing.

2. Based on the description that Solomon wrote, what did his room at Williams' Pen Slave Pen resemble?
(a) A warehouse.
(b) A shed.
(c) A prison cell.
(d) A hide-out.

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

4. What circumstances allowed Solomon Northrup to be born a free man?
(a) Solomon's father was a free man.
(b) Solomon had been born in Canada, and his family had migrated to the United States.
(c) Solomon was born after the United States Civil War.
(d) Solomon's mother was a free woman.

5. From what Solomon could tell, what was the exterior design of Williams' Slave Pen in Washington City supposed to accomplish?
(a) Provide shelter from rain.
(b) Impress the neighbors.
(c) Attract attention.
(d) Conceal the slaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of reputation did Solomon maintain while living in Saratoga Springs?

2. How did Arthur's life change when the Orleans reached the dock in New Orleans?

3. If Solomon should have been paying attention to anything that was happening while he traveled with Brown and Hamilton that may have been a clear indicator that things may not really be the way that they appeared to be, what should it have been?

4. How were Solomon and Arthur (the slave who boards the Orleans in Norfolk) fundamentally alike?

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

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