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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How could the purchase of Solomon, Eliza, and Harry from Freeman be viewed?
(a) As a lucky one for all of them.
(b) As an unlucky one for all of them.
(c) As a lucky one for Harry and Solomon only.
(d) As an unlucky one for Solomon and Eliza only.

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

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

4. Aside from providing Solomon with favorable notoriety around Bayou Bœuf, his raft-building for Ford also provided him with which of the following?
(a) Victory over Adam Taydem.
(b) A higher position among Ford's slaves.
(c) A visiting pass to the plantation of his choice.
(d) Experience in raft-building.

5. How did Merrill Brown and Abram Hamilton treat Solomon while traveling to New York?
(a) They did not speak to him very much.
(b) They treated him in a business-like manner.
(c) They treated him like a hired hand.
(d) With kindness and respect.

Short Answer Questions

1. In general, how did Solomon view slave owner William Ford's position with regard to his views on religion and slavery?

2. Why was Eliza likely to have suggested to Solomon that he may be better off dead than dealing with Tibeats?

3. What was the nature of the meetings that Bass held with Solomon with regard to restoring his freedom?

4. Which male pair below provided Solomon with sweet type work?

5. Overall, how was Solomon likely to feel about John Tibeats?

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