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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following was one thing that Tibeats had a reputation of using when trying to out-maneuver his enemies?
(a) A pack of dogs.
(b) A pistol.
(c) A hatchet.
(d) The element of surprise.

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

3. Why did Solomon want the old gentleman from New Orleans who was looking for a coachman to buy him?
(a) Because Solomon knew that a coachman got to travel a lot; and he loved to travel.
(b) Because Solomon knew that the demands made upon a coachman were a lot fewer than those made upon a slave.
(c) Because Solomon had always dreamed of being a coachman.
(d) Because Solomon knew that it would not be difficult to hop on a steamer in New Orleans and head back to his life of freedom in New York.

4. In one phrase, describe how Solomon perceived William Ford to be of value to him.
(a) As a teacher.
(b) As an example.
(c) As a refuge.
(d) As a provider.

5. What was the likely reason that Tibeats went off and returned with a couple of men following his fight with Solomon?
(a) The men were known to be available at any time that Tibeats needed them.
(b) Tibeats had paid them to help him fight Solomon.
(c) Tibeats had a problem with his right shoulder.
(d) He was not sure that he could handle a fight against Solomon by himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Merrill Brown and Abram Hamilton treat Solomon while traveling to New York?

2. In general, how did Solomon view slave owner William Ford's position with regard to his views on religion and slavery?

3. What could be said about the type of access that Solomon and the other slaves had with respect to the yard that surrounded Williams' Slave Pen?

4. What did the fact that William Ford's slave, Walton had worked for Ford all of his life and spoke well about him say about Ford?

5. Why did Author Solomon Northrup write Twelve Years a Slave?

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