1. What was Epps' status at the time that he bought Solomon from John Tibeats?
(a) He was a renter.
(b) He was a plantation owner.
(c) He was a respected member of the community.
(d) He was a new person in the community.

2. If Solomon should have been paying attention to anything that was happening while he traveled with Brown and Hamilton that may have been a clear indicator that things may not really be the way that they appeared to be, what should it have been?
(a) That they were not getting to the circus despite the duo's claim that they should get there quickly.
(b) That the duo gave Solomon a series of drinks that he did not expect.
(c) That the men did not seem to mind spending extra time in Washington City despite their rush to get to the circus.
(d) That there was a lot of whispering going on between Brown and Hamilton.

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

4. In one word, how could William Ford's overseer, Chapin be described?
(a) Lenient.
(b) Fair.
(c) Unfair.
(d) Strict.

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 did not provide information concerning his location within it.
(d) Solomon directed the letter to an official who was not authorized to help him regain his freedom.