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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was likely to be behind the idea of Jacob Brooks taking Eliza to get her freedom papers?
(a) Elisha Berry.
(b) Mrs. Berry and her daughter.
(c) Eliza.
(d) Jacob Brooks.

2. In one word, how could William Ford's overseer, Chapin be described?
(a) Fair.
(b) Unfair.
(c) Lenient.
(d) Strict.

3. Why did Solomon have a different attitude about working for Judge Turner?
(a) Because Judge Turner and William Ford were friends; and Solomon wanted to make a good impression.
(b) Because Judge Turner paid him and he felt rewarded for his work.
(c) Because Judge Turner provideed very good meals for his workers.
(d) Because he and Judge Turner were friends.

4. Realistically, what did Solomon's owner, John M. Tibeats consider him to be?
(a) Beneath him and weaker than him.
(b) Beneath him, but stronger than him.
(c) Weaker than him, but above him in status.
(d) Above him and stronger than him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Jacob Brooks willing to accompany Eliza to get her freedom papers?

2. What type of sleeping accommodations did Epps provide for his slaves?

3. Based on the description that Solomon wrote, what did his room at Williams' Pen Slave Pen resemble?

4. What was one thing that slaves who get married at Christmastime had to have in order to take their vows?

5. Because it appeared that both the slaves and the white folks would put their differences aside at Chrismastime, what was the common denominator that encouraged both groups to do that?

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