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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Bass agreed to help Solomon regain his freedom, how did both men act toward each other around Epps?
(a) They would say hello to one another on occasion.
(b) As if nothing was going on between them.
(c) Friendly as ever with one another.
(d) As if they did not like each other.

2. What inspired Solomon to design and build a fish trap?
(a) He had the necessary materials available; so he decided to put them to good use.
(b) A never-ending appetite for fish.
(c) A desire to expand his variety of food without much effort.
(d) A desire to impress the other slaves.

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

4. What was the inspiration behind the name of the area that known as "Bayou Bœuf"?
(a) A great statesman who lived in the area.
(b) Tame and untamed cattle.
(c) The bayou that ran through the area.
(d) Tame and untamed pigs.

5. What major error did Solomon commit with respect to his perception of Brown and Hamilton?
(a) He considered them to be sincere in their actions toward him.
(b) He considered both men to be quite entertaining.
(c) He considered them to be his friends.
(d) He considered himself lucky to have met them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What led Solomon's rescuers to believe that he was in the Marksville area?

2. In characterizing Judge Turner, how was he like the other planters in Bayou Bœuf?

3. Based on the description of one in Chapter 16, what was a slave driver supposed to do?

4. Where were Anne and the children living when Solomon returned to New York?

5. In general, how did Mrs. Berry and her daughter feel about Eliza?

(see the answer key)

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