1. What two words could be used to accurately characterize slave owner, Edwin Epps?
(a) Friendly, anxious.
(b) Quiet, funny.
(c) Nice, friendly.
(d) Harsh, cruel.

2. Why did Edwin Epps refuse to get rid of Patsey despite being urged to do so by Mrs. Epps?
(a) Becaues the whipping marks on Patsey's back made her appear rebellious.
(b) Because he was afraid that she would turn him in to the Sheriff for having abused her.
(c) Because Patsey had a reputation of being lazy.
(d) Because she was too valuable in the cotton field.

3. 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 could be intimidated by Tibeats.
(b) That he did not believe that slavery was morally right.
(c) That he was a liar.
(d) That he was a man of his word.

4. What did the fact that Epps bought a large plantation that the slaves had actually earned for him reveal about him?
(a) That he did not see anything wrong with doing that.
(b) That he stole from the hard labor of others.
(c) That he thought of absolutely no one but himself.
(d) That he felt that he deserved it.

5. What became a problem with the letter that Solomon had Englishman John Manning mail?
(a) John Manning decided to deliver the letter in person and never reached New York.
(b) John Manning never mailed the letter.
(c) Solomon directed the letter to an official who was not authorized to help him regain his freedom.
(d) Solomon did not provide information concerning his location within it.