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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Ford's other slaves--Sally, Rose, Walton, and John come across to Solomon when he met them?
(a) The appeared to like to gossip.
(b) They were upset about their life with Ford.
(c) They did not complain about their life with Ford.
(d) They appeared to be religious.

2. What was Epps' reaction upon learning that Solomon was a free man?
(a) He blamed Solomon for not having informed him that he was a free man.
(b) He became very angry.
(c) He claimed that Solomon was hired help and that he was paying him to work at the plantation.
(d) He claimed to have already known that Solomon was a free man.

3. Shortly after buying them, how did William Ford show Solomon and the other slaves that he was compassionate toward them?
(a) He allowed the slaves to stop and rest frequently as they recuperate from small pox.
(b) He had a doctor examine the slaves regularly to make sure that their health was in good order.
(c) He allowed them to eat hearty meals in his mansion on a regular basis.
(d) He provided the slaves with frequent passes so that they could visit their relatives who lived close by.

4. Why was Bass hesitant to write additional letters to try to get help for Solomon?
(a) Because he was not sure that the letters were not being delivered.
(b) Because he thought that the Postmaster in Marksville might become curious about his endeavor.
(c) Because he had already written a lot of them and had not received a reply from any of the recipients.
(d) Because he was not sure that they letter recipients could not read his writing.

5. Why did Author Solomon Northrup write Twelve Years a Slave?
(a) Because no one had written a book about a free man subjected to slavery.
(b) Because he wanted to become rich and famous.
(c) Because he had always kept a journal about events in his life.
(d) Because there was widespread interest in the 12 years that he had spent in slavery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the main contributing factor that led toward the development of a friendship between Mrs. Ford and Solomon?

2. What concerned Solomon the most after Bass wrote and sent letters to those who might be able to help him regain his freedom?

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

4. For the most part, why did whippings occur with high frequency at the Epps plantation?

5. Why was Solomon confident that everything would be fine at home if he left town with Merrill Brown and Abram Hamilton?

(see the answer key)

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