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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following was one thing that Tibeats had a reputation of using when trying to out-maneuver his enemies?
(a) A pistol.
(b) A hatchet.
(c) The element of surprise.
(d) A pack of dogs.

2. In general, how did Solomon describe how Bass was regarded by others?
(a) Unable to tell because Bass was so unpredictable.
(b) Somewhat liked and respected.
(c) Disliked and avoided.
(d) Well-liked and respected.

3. Who suffered the worst loss of all during the slave sale at Freeman's?
(a) The gentleman looking for a coachman.
(b) Theophilus Freeman.
(c) The planter from Natchez.
(d) Eliza.

4. What was an important factor to the slaves at the time that they were sold?
(a) That they be sold for the highest price possible.
(b) That their physical strengths be accurately given to the buyers.
(c) That feuding slave family members be sold to different dealers.
(d) That slave family members be sold and kept together.

5. 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 sent for a doctor immediately.
(c) He was sympathetic and offered Solomon his help.
(d) He did not react. He continued to go about his business.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Radburn treat Solomon following the beating by Burch?

2. How could the outcome of the talk between William Ford and John M. Tibeats with respect to the mistreatment of Solomon be described?

3. What did the fact that Tibeats appeared unexpectedly three times while Solomon was working for Eldret indicate about him?

4. Why was Solomon confident that everything would be fine at home if he left town with Merrill Brown and Abram Hamilton?

5. Why did Lawson take off in such high speed to find William Ford upon Chapin's request?

(see the answer key)

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