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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The approach toward Solomon by two individuals on the Epps Plantation signaled which of the following?
(a) The beginning of the end of Solomon's enslavement.
(b) The transfer of Solomon's enslavement to the McCoy Plantation.
(c) The continuation of Solomon's enslavement at the Epps Plantation.
(d) The beginning of Solomon's enslavement at the Epps Plantation.

2. Which adjective pair best described Solomon, his brother, and father?
(a) Fun-loving and fair.
(b) Generous and hardworking.
(c) Hardworking and respectable.
(d) Critical and respectable.

3. What seemed to be most valued by Epps' slaves at Christmastime?
(a) The Leave Passes.
(b) The Christmas Supper.
(c) The Christmas Dance.
(d) The singing that took place.

4. How did the raft that Solomon built for William Ford's lumber transporting business benefit Ford?
(a) The raft became a prop that Ford used to promote his business while speaking before prospective customers.
(b) The raft provided Ford with a cost-effective, high-profit yielding and efficient means to transport lumber.
(c) Ford became the only lumber supplier in Bayou Bœuf to own a swift-flowing, lumber-carrying raft.
(d) Ford and his unique raft were talked about in a positive way throughout Bayou Bœuf, and his business grew immensely.

5. What type of sleeping accommodations did Epps provide for his slaves?
(a) None. They would all sleep on the floor.
(b) A wooden plank and a raggedy blanket.
(c) A down-feather bed.
(d) A cot and a wool blanket.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the main contributing factor that led toward the development of a friendship between Mrs. Ford and Solomon?

3. What type of person did John Tibeats prove himself to be doing during the time that Solomon was working for Mr. Eldret?

4. Shortly after buying them, how did William Ford show Solomon and the other slaves that he was compassionate toward them?

5. What was the basis of the quarrel that took place between Solomon and Burch?

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