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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Was there anything peculiar about Merrill Brown's or Abram Hamilton's behavior when the two men and Solomon were in Albany?
(a) Brown and Hamilton began talking about leaving the circus.
(b) Solomon noticed that Brown and Hamilton were whispering to one another most of the time.
(c) Brown and Hamilton became anxious to get to the circus.
(d) Brown and Hamilton were not as friendly to Solomon as they had been before.

2. What major error did Solomon commit with respect to his perception of Brown and Hamilton?
(a) He considered both men to be quite entertaining.
(b) He considered himself lucky to have met them.
(c) He considered them to be sincere in their actions toward him.
(d) He considered them to be his friends.

3. 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 wanted to impress Mrs. Berry and her daughter.
(c) Because he wanted to help Mrs. Berry and her daughter carry out their revenge against Eliza.
(d) Because he was a gentleman and did not mind accompanying Eliza.

4. How did Radburn treat Solomon following the beating by Burch?
(a) With cruelty.
(b) With understanding.
(c) With a bad attitude.
(d) With mixed feelings.

5. How were Solomon and the other slaves treated around Goodin's Pen in Richmond, Virginia?
(a) They were treated with the utmost dignity and respect.
(b) They were treated like merchandise.
(c) They were treated with limited time and attention.
(d) They were treated like valued friends.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In one word, how could William Ford's overseer, Chapin be described?

4. How did the slaves treat Solomon after his ordeal with Tibeats was over?

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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