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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. From what Solomon could tell, what was the exterior design of Williams' Slave Pen in Washington City supposed to accomplish?
(a) Impress the neighbors.
(b) Attract attention.
(c) Provide shelter from rain.
(d) Conceal the slaves.

3. If William Ford was a wealthy plantation owner, how did he manage to get into financial trouble?
(a) The debt was not his--it was actually his sister's.
(b) The bank that he used has closed.
(c) The debt was not his--it was actually his brother's.
(d) Mrs. Ford liked living extravagantly.

4. How did Burch react when Solomon first met him and told him that he was feeling sick?
(a) He suggested that Solomon stay in bed until he felt better.
(b) He was sympathetic and offered Solomon his help.
(c) He did not react. He continued to go about his business.
(d) He sent for a doctor immediately.

5. What did Freeman's customers tend to keep in mind as they shopped around his pen?
(a) That Freeman was known to charge more than what his animals were really worth.
(b) That they were there to buy a clean and hardworking animal in tip-top condition.
(c) That although Freeman had the highest prices in town, he did offer the best animals on the market.
(d) That regardless of the animal that they chose, they would get a good price from Freeman.

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 circumstances allowed Solomon Northrup to be born a free man?

3. Why did Solomon want the old gentleman from New Orleans who was looking for a coachman to buy him?

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

5. What was the likely reason that Tibeats went off and returned with a couple of men following his fight with Solomon?

(see the answer key)

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