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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 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. How was Solomon able to get directions to Ford's Plantation after his run through the Great Pacoudrie Swamp?
(a) By looking at a map that he had with him.
(b) By following the direction of the sun.
(c) By acting as though he had business to handle there.
(d) By studying the directions of the roads nearby.

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

4. Why did Solomon trust Merrill Brown and Abram Hamilton when he first met them?
(a) They recognized his violin-playing potential.
(b) They offered him an opportunity to earn high wages.
(c) They were violin music composers.
(d) They gave him the impression that they had his best interest in mind.

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

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. What did Solomon believe to be a contributing factor toward William Ford owning slaves despite the fact that he was a Christian?

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

4. In general, how did Mrs. Berry and her daughter feel about Eliza?

5. How did Solomon feel about the way that Merrill Brown and Abram Hamilton treated him while on the way to New York?

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