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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 did Solomon learn while spending time in the yard outside Williams' Slave Pen?
(a) He learned that there were other slave pens nearby.
(b) He learned that some of the slaves were planning to escape.
(c) He learned that other slaves had escaped from that yard.
(d) He learned the background of the other slaves.

2. How did Solomon view his carpentry work under Myers?
(a) As an escape from the ordinary.
(b) As an opportunity to escape from the area.
(c) As an escape from Tibeats.
(d) As a learning experience.

3. Why was Jacob Brooks willing to accompany Eliza to get her freedom papers?
(a) Because he wanted to help Mrs. Berry and her daughter carry out their revenge against Eliza.
(b) Because he was a gentleman and did not mind accompanying Eliza.
(c) Because he knew his way around the City, and could help Eliza find the place where freedom papers were issued with ease.
(d) Because he wanted to impress Mrs. Berry and her daughter.

4. Toward which of the following did Patsey look forward to the most, to one day save her from the cruelty of her masters?
(a) Running away.
(b) Getting married.
(c) Rest.
(d) God.

5. Why did William Ford feel obligated to settle his brother's debt?
(a) Because his brother had approached him for help.
(b) Because he had previously involved himself in it.
(c) Because his brother could not take care of his debts.
(d) Because he had promised his father that he would always take care of his brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Bass agreed to help Solomon regain his freedom, how did both men act toward each other around Epps?

2. How were Solomon and Arthur (the slave who boards the Orleans in Norfolk) fundamentally alike?

3. Who had Solomon been thinking about right before the carriage went by on its way to the main house of the Epps Plantation?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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