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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aside from Bibles, what did William Ford provide his slaves that other slave owners seemed to overlook or not consider to provide them with at all?
(a) Fork.
(b) Bath soap.
(c) Skillet.
(d) Winter clothing.

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

3. 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?
(a) That Ford never sold his slaves.
(b) That Ford was basically a good man.
(c) That working for Ford was easy.
(d) That Walton had been instructed to not say anything bad about Ford.

4. 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 sense of smell.
(b) His sense of hearing.
(c) His sense of touch.
(d) His eyesight.

5. How could Solomon best be described as he argued with Burch right before his beating?
(a) He was remorseful.
(b) He was committed.
(c) He was unyielding.
(d) He was aggressive.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Freeman's customers view the idea of buying slaves from the same family?

2. 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?

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

4. In one phrase, describe how Solomon perceived William Ford to be of value to him.

5. How did Radburn treat Solomon following the beating by Burch?

(see the answer key)

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