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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. If William Ford was a wealthy plantation owner, how did he manage to get into financial trouble?
(a) The debt was not his--it was actually his sister's.
(b) Mrs. Ford liked living extravagantly.
(c) The bank that he used has closed.
(d) The debt was not his--it was actually his brother's.

2. What was the purpose of having Jacob Brooks accompany Eliza to get her freedom papers?
(a) To help her find the place where freedom papers were issued since she did not know how to get there.
(b) To vouch for her qualifications so that she would be issued freedom papers.
(c) To mislead her into a life of slavery.
(d) To make sure that the proper freedom papers were issued to her.

3. How did Solomon view Bass to be in relation to his lifestyle?
(a) Unable to settle anywhere because he did not know what he wanted to do.
(b) Free-roaming only to a certain degree.
(c) Free-roaming and able to do whatever he wanted.
(d) Tied down and responsible for the welfare of others.

4. 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 man of his word.
(d) That he was a liar.

5. Toward which of the following did Patsey look forward to the most, to one day save her from the cruelty of her masters?
(a) Rest.
(b) Running away.
(c) God.
(d) Getting married.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did people in the South make money at the time that Solomon was sold to Edwin Epps?

2. Based on Author Northrup's description of the Christmastime gatherings attended by slaves and plantation owners, what seemed to be missing from the festivities?

3. Which of the following critter types was most costly to the planters?

4. Who seemed to suffer the most among Epps' slaves?

5. Aside from Bibles, what did William Ford provide his slaves that other slave owners seemed to overlook or not consider to provide them with at all?

(see the answer key)

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