1. How did Radburn treat Solomon following the beating by Burch?
(a) With mixed feelings.
(b) With a bad attitude.
(c) With cruelty.
(d) With understanding.

2. For what reason did Epps give Solomon what turned out to be his last whipping?
(a) For oversleeping.
(b) For having forgotten to clean out the carriage house.
(c) For stealing from him.
(d) For lying.

3. According to Solomon, what other plantation owner was Mary McCoy most like?
(a) Mr. Marshall.
(b) Edwin Epps.
(c) Mr. Eldret.
(d) William Ford.

4. How could Solomon best be described as he argued with Burch right before his beating?
(a) He was aggressive.
(b) He was committed.
(c) He was unyielding.
(d) He was remorseful.

5. In one phrase, describe how Solomon perceived William Ford to be of value to him.
(a) As a refuge.
(b) As a teacher.
(c) As a provider.
(d) As an example.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of his senses did Solomon rely on the most while trying to figure out what was happening around him after spending his first night at Williams' Slave Pen in Washington City?

2. Which of the following could be viewed as Epps' loss in the course of mistreating his slaves?

3. How did Solomon view Bass to be in relation to his lifestyle?

4. How was Solomon able to get directions to Ford's Plantation after his run through the Great Pacoudrie Swamp?

5. How did Solomon describe the interaction among Eliza, Randall, and Emily at the time that they first saw each other?

(see the answer key)

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