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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Solomon trust Merrill Brown and Abram Hamilton when he first met them?
(a) They gave him the impression that they had his best interest in mind.
(b) They recognized his violin-playing potential.
(c) They offered him an opportunity to earn high wages.
(d) They were violin music composers.

2. How did Burch react when Solomon first met him and told him that he was feeling sick?
(a) He did not react. He continued to go about his business.
(b) He was sympathetic and offered Solomon his help.
(c) He sent for a doctor immediately.
(d) He suggested that Solomon stay in bed until he felt better.

3. Why did Solomon have a different attitude about working for Judge Turner?
(a) Because he and Judge Turner were friends.
(b) Because Judge Turner paid him and he felt rewarded for his work.
(c) Because Judge Turner provideed very good meals for his workers.
(d) Because Judge Turner and William Ford were friends; and Solomon wanted to make a good impression.

4. What was the purpose of having Jacob Brooks accompany Eliza to get her freedom papers?
(a) To help her find the place where freedom papers were issued since she did not know how to get there.
(b) To make sure that the proper freedom papers were issued to her.
(c) To mislead her into a life of slavery.
(d) To vouch for her qualifications so that she would be issued freedom papers.

5. In one word, how could William Ford's overseer, Chapin be described?
(a) Unfair.
(b) Lenient.
(c) Fair.
(d) Strict.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Solomon want the old gentleman from New Orleans who was looking for a coachman to buy him?

2. What one element stood out when Tibeats set about to punish Solomon?

3. Based on the description that Solomon wrote, what did his room at Williams' Pen Slave Pen resemble?

4. Who suffered the worst loss of all during the slave sale at Freeman's?

5. In general, how did Solomon describe how Bass was regarded by others?

(see the answer key)

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