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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 did Solomon view Bass to be in relation to his lifestyle?
(a) Tied down and responsible for the welfare of others.
(b) Free-roaming and able to do whatever he wanted.
(c) Unable to settle anywhere because he did not know what he wanted to do.
(d) Free-roaming only to a certain degree.

2. Why did Lawson take off in such high speed to find William Ford upon Chapin's request?
(a) He wanted to beat the last speed record he set while running his mule into town.
(b) He really wanted to get Solomon some help.
(c) He wanted to show just how fast he could make his mule run.
(d) He wanted to impress Mr. Chapin.

3. What was the basis of the quarrel that took place between Solomon and Burch?
(a) Whether Solomon was stronger than Burch.
(b) Whether Solomon was a free man.
(c) Whether Solomon was a hard worker.
(d) Whether Solomon was jealous of Burch.

4. How did the slaves in Bayou Bœuf view Lew Cheney?
(a) As a powerful and influential friend.
(b) As a traitor/then a leader.
(c) As a leader/then a traitor.
(d) As a slave driver.

5. How did the slaves treat Solomon after his ordeal with Tibeats was over?
(a) With disinterest.
(b) With curiosity.
(c) With jealousy.
(d) With kindness.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Tibeats feel when he told Solomon that he had sold him to Edwin Epps?

2. What was likely to be Epps' reason for ordering Solomon back to work soon after his illness?

3. What did Bass view as a more effective means for getting help for Solomon to be freed from slavery?

4. How was Solomon's hiring by Avery fateful in nature?

5. What did Solomon receive for Christmas, 1852?

(see the answer key)

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