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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Solomon describe the interaction among Eliza, Randall, and Emily at the time that they first saw each other?
(a) Long and normal.
(b) Pleasant and normal.
(c) Short and happy.
(d) Happy and emotional.

2. In general, how did Mrs. Berry and her daughter feel about Eliza?
(a) Mrs. Berry and her daughter felt sorry for Eliza.
(b) Mrs. Berry and her daughter had a lot of respect Eliza.
(c) Mrs. Berry and her daughter did not like Eliza.
(d) Mrs. Berry and her daughter were very fond of Eliza.

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

4. What was the purpose of having Jacob Brooks accompany Eliza to get her freedom papers?
(a) To mislead her into a life of slavery.
(b) To help her find the place where freedom papers were issued since she did not know how to get there.
(c) To make sure that the proper freedom papers were issued to her.
(d) To vouch for her qualifications so that she would be issued freedom papers.

5. How can the manner in which Solomon, Eliza, and the other slaves were led from Williams' Slave Pen and onto the Orleans best be described?
(a) Brisk.
(b) Orderly.
(c) Secretive.
(d) Questionable.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why was Solomon confident that everything would be fine at home if he left town with Merrill Brown and Abram Hamilton?

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

4. Why was Clemens Ray upset as he headed south aboard the Orleans?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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