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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-15.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In characterizing Judge Turner, how was he like the other planters in Bayou Bœuf?
(a) He expected the slaves to work and produce for him.
(b) He treated them like animals.
(c) He believed that slaves could be profitable for him.
(d) He abused and mistreated them.
2. Before Solomon left Mr. Eldret's plantation to travel to Ford's plantation for a visit, what did he learn about him?
(a) That he did not believe that slavery was morally right.
(b) That he could be intimidated by Tibeats.
(c) That he was a liar.
(d) That he was a man of his word.
3. What was one thing that slaves who get married at Christmastime had to have in order to take their vows?
(a) The ability to sign their name.
(b) The right type of clothes.
(c) Money.
(d) Their owner's consent.
4. What did the fact that William Ford was willing to buy Eliza's child, Emily, from slave dealer Theophilus Freeman say about Ford?
(a) That he knew that he could keep her around for many years to come.
(b) That he could get a good price for Emily.
(c) That he had another child slave at his plantation who could play with Emily.
(d) That he believed in keeping slave family members together.
5. Why was Eliza likely to have suggested to Solomon that he may be better off dead than dealing with Tibeats?
(a) Because she had overheard Tibeats say that he planned to kill Solomon.
(b) Because Eliza thought that Solomon could not defend himself against Tibeats, Cook, and Ramsay.
(c) Because Eliza lived in misery and saw no way out for others or herself.
(d) Because Eliza did not know that Solomon could handle Tibeats.
Short Answer Questions
1. What one element stood out when Tibeats set about to punish Solomon?
2. For the most part, how did Solomon consider his life as a slave for William Ford to be?
3. Why did Author Solomon Northrup write Twelve Years a Slave?
4. What did Solomon use to repay the Fords for their kindness following his run through the Great Pacoudrie Swamp?
5. How did Tibeats feel when he told Solomon that he had sold him to Edwin Epps?
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