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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was it important to Chapin to keep a dog on the property of the great house where he and Solomon stayed?
(a) To play with his grandchildren.
(b) To take with them in case they decided to go on a hunting trip.
(c) To alert them about intruders.
(d) To alert them about thieves.

2. In general, how did Mrs. Berry and her daughter feel about Eliza?
(a) Mrs. Berry and her daughter felt sorry for Eliza.
(b) Mrs. Berry and her daughter did not like Eliza.
(c) Mrs. Berry and her daughter were very fond of Eliza.
(d) Mrs. Berry and her daughter had a lot of respect Eliza.

3. Which of the following was one thing that Tibeats had a reputation of using when trying to out-maneuver his enemies?
(a) A pack of dogs.
(b) The element of surprise.
(c) A hatchet.
(d) A pistol.

4. What did the fact that William Ford's slave, Walton had worked for Ford all of his life and spoke well about him say about Ford?
(a) That working for Ford was easy.
(b) That Ford was basically a good man.
(c) That Ford never sold his slaves.
(d) That Walton had been instructed to not say anything bad about Ford.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Solomon do when he arrived in RIchmond?

2. How had Solomon's status changed within the family?

3. In one word, describe the type of work that Edwin Epps' slave driver did for him.

4. Which of the following could be viewed as Epps' loss in the course of mistreating his slaves?

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

(see the answer key)

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