1. Before Solomon left Mr. Eldret's plantation to travel to Ford's plantation for a visit, what did he learn about him?
(a) That he was a man of his word.
(b) That he did not believe that slavery was morally right.
(c) That he was a liar.
(d) That he could be intimidated by Tibeats.

2. What was the reason upon which Solomon based his bellief that Bass had left Marksville quietly?
(a) So that he (Bass) could help him with his endeavor of regaining his freedom.
(b) He did not want anything else to do with Solomon.
(c) He was not sure that he had performed his carpentry work to the liking of Avery.
(d) He had business to take care of in New Orleans.

3. How can it best be said that Solomon described Bass?
(a) Unfriendly, soft-spoken, yet intelligent.
(b) Unfriendly and indecisive.
(c) Friendly, intelligent, soft-spoken, yet firm.
(d) Friendly and firm.

4. Why was Epps upset with the slaves the morning that Lawyer Northrup and the Sheriff arrived at the plantation looking for Solomon?
(a) Because he thought that they were not doing anything.
(b) Because he believed that they had alerted the Sheriff that Solomon--a free man--was at his Plantation.
(c) Because he believed that they had alerted Lawyer Henry B. Northrup that Solomon was at his Plantation.
(d) Because he thought that they viewed him as a drunk.

5. What was the inspiration behind the name of the area that known as "Bayou Bœuf"?
(a) The bayou that ran through the area.
(b) A great statesman who lived in the area.
(c) Tame and untamed pigs.
(d) Tame and untamed cattle.