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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Solomon able to get directions to Ford's Plantation after his run through the Great Pacoudrie Swamp?
(a) By studying the directions of the roads nearby.
(b) By following the direction of the sun.
(c) By looking at a map that he had with him.
(d) By acting as though he had business to handle there.

2. How did Solomon view his carpentry work under Myers?
(a) As an opportunity to escape from the area.
(b) As an escape from Tibeats.
(c) As an escape from the ordinary.
(d) As a learning experience.

3. Why was Clemens Ray upset as he headed south aboard the Orleans?
(a) He was being separated from his wife.
(b) He was not sure who his new master was going to be.
(c) He was having to leave longtime friends behind.
(d) He was having to leave his children behind.

4. What was the purpose of having Jacob Brooks accompany Eliza to get her freedom papers?
(a) To vouch for her qualifications so that she would be issued freedom papers.
(b) To make sure that the proper freedom papers were issued to her.
(c) To help her find the place where freedom papers were issued since she did not know how to get there.
(d) To mislead her into a life of slavery.

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.

6. What was the basis of the quarrel that took place between Solomon and Burch?
(a) Whether Solomon was a hard worker.
(b) Whether Solomon was jealous of Burch.
(c) Whether Solomon was stronger than Burch.
(d) Whether Solomon was a free man.

7. How did Arthur's life change when the Orleans reached the dock in New Orleans?
(a) Arthur was sold to a kind planter who treated his slaves with dignity and respect.
(b) Arthur was stricken with small pox and was no longer able to work.
(c) Arthur discovered that his wife and children were gone.
(d) Arthur was rescued and was able to return to a life of freedom.

8. 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 Ford never sold his slaves.
(b) That working for Ford was easy.
(c) That Ford was basically a good man.
(d) That Walton had been instructed to not say anything bad about Ford.

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

10. Aside from providing Solomon with favorable notoriety around Bayou Bœuf, his raft-building for Ford also provided him with which of the following?
(a) Victory over Adam Taydem.
(b) A higher position among Ford's slaves.
(c) Experience in raft-building.
(d) A visiting pass to the plantation of his choice.

11. How did the raft that Solomon built for William Ford's lumber transporting business benefit Ford?
(a) Ford became the only lumber supplier in Bayou Bœuf to own a swift-flowing, lumber-carrying raft.
(b) The raft became a prop that Ford used to promote his business while speaking before prospective customers.
(c) Ford and his unique raft were talked about in a positive way throughout Bayou Bœuf, and his business grew immensely.
(d) The raft provided Ford with a cost-effective, high-profit yielding and efficient means to transport lumber.

12. What became a problem with the letter that Solomon had Englishman John Manning mail?
(a) John Manning never mailed the letter.
(b) John Manning decided to deliver the letter in person and never reached New York.
(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.

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

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

15. Which adjective pair best described Solomon, his brother, and father?
(a) Critical and respectable.
(b) Hardworking and respectable.
(c) Generous and hardworking.
(d) Fun-loving and fair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the likely reason that Tibeats went off and returned with a couple of men following his fight with Solomon?

2. How could the purchase of Solomon, Eliza, and Harry from Freeman be viewed?

3. In general, how did Solomon view slave owner William Ford's position with regard to his views on religion and slavery?

4. In what order did the events listed take place in Solomon's life?

5. Realistically, what did Solomon's owner, John M. Tibeats consider him to be?

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