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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had Epps threatened the slaves with before the carriage came into the Epps Plantation, headed for the main house?
(a) Forcing them to work in the cold.
(b) Withholding their meals for the next couple of days.
(c) Forcing them to stay up and dance with him for the next three nights.
(d) A whipping for not working enough.

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

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

4. What was one thing that slaves who get married at Christmastime had to have in order to take their vows?
(a) Money.
(b) Their owner's consent.
(c) The right type of clothes.
(d) The ability to sign their name.

5. What one element stood out when Tibeats set about to punish Solomon?
(a) That he thought that he could punish Solomon by himself.
(b) That he did not seem to be able to punish Solomon by himself.
(c) That he was never sure that his plan would work because of Solomon's size.
(d) That he always had to have help from others.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did William Ford feel obligated to settle his brother's debt?

2. Why did Edwin Epps refuse to get rid of Patsey despite being urged to do so by Mrs. Epps?

3. What major error did Solomon commit with respect to his perception of Brown and Hamilton?

4. Based on the description of one in Chapter 16, what was a slave driver supposed to do?

5. As a slave, what type of reputation did Solomon have among the plantation owners around Bayou Bœuf?

(see the answer key)

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