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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For the most part, how did Solomon consider his life as a slave for William Ford to be?
(a) Pleasant.
(b) Uneventful.
(c) Unpleasant.
(d) Interesting.

2. How could Solomon's feelings best be described upon beginning his journey back to New York with Lawyer Henry B. Northrup?
(a) Mixed.
(b) Numb.
(c) Sad.
(d) Elated.

3. What was the reason behind Avery hiring Solomon to help him build a house for Epps?
(a) He could not find anyone else to help him build the house for Epps.
(b) Solomon had a reputation of being a hard worker.
(c) Solomon had been highly recommended to him by Epps.
(d) Solomon had helped him build house for others in the past.

4. Which of the following could be viewed as Epps' loss in the course of mistreating his slaves?
(a) Profit loss resulting from the work of his slaves.
(b) Costs associated with constant leather whip replacements due to heavy use.
(c) A decrease in productivity due to his slaves having been beaten to the point of not being able to work.
(d) Leading his son to believe that he did not have to respect.the slaves--even if they were older than him.

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 there was widespread interest in the 12 years that he had spent in slavery.
(c) Because he wanted to become rich and famous.
(d) Because he had always kept a journal about events in his life.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was presented with the papers to set Solomon free?

2. 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?

3. When did Bass' letter arrive in Saratoga Springs?

4. Toward which of the following did Patsey look forward to the most, to one day save her from the cruelty of her masters?

5. Who prepared and collected all the necessary papers to set Solomon free?

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