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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Brisk.
(b) Questionable.
(c) Orderly.
(d) Secretive.

2. Which of the following critter types was most costly to the planters?
(a) The caterpillar.
(b) The red ant.
(c) The worm.
(d) The termite.

3. What did Solomon find to be unusual during his stay at the hospital for the treatment of small pox?
(a) That he was never given any medicine.
(b) That the same nurse tended to him during his entire stay.
(c) That there were no doctors in the building.
(d) That coffins were being built behind the hospital.

4. Why did Author Solomon Northrup write Twelve Years a Slave?
(a) Because there was widespread interest in the 12 years that he had spent in slavery.
(b) Because he wanted to become rich and famous.
(c) Because no one had written a book about a free man subjected to slavery.
(d) Because he had always kept a journal about events in his life.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. For the most part, why did whippings occur with high frequency at the Epps plantation?

2. What inspired Solomon to want to help William Ford in the transporting of lumber?

3. Before Solomon left Mr. Eldret's plantation to travel to Ford's plantation for a visit, what did he learn about him?

4. How did Solomon describe the interaction among Eliza, Randall, and Emily at the time that they first saw each other?

5. According to Author Northrup, what disturbed the peace around the Epps plantation?

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