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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Lawson take off in such high speed to find William Ford upon Chapin's request?
(a) He wanted to impress Mr. Chapin.
(b) He wanted to show just how fast he could make his mule run.
(c) He wanted to beat the last speed record he set while running his mule into town.
(d) He really wanted to get Solomon some help.

3. What did Solomon believe to be a contributing factor toward William Ford owning slaves despite the fact that he was a Christian?
(a) The environment that Ford had lived in.
(b) His inability to do all the work around the plantation by himself.
(c) He bought and owned slaves to keep them from being bought and treated harshly by others.
(d) He believed that slaves could provide cheap and reliable labor.

4. Why did Chapin send for Ford when he was the overseer of Ford's Plantation?
(a) Because he felt that Ford had the final word on any dispute with Tibeats.
(b) Because he knew that Tibeats would not attack Ford.
(c) Because he knew that Ford was likely to have the Sheriff present when dealing with Tibeats.
(d) Because he was afraid of Tibeats.

5. From what Solomon could tell, what was the exterior design of Williams' Slave Pen in Washington City supposed to accomplish?
(a) Conceal the slaves.
(b) Impress the neighbors.
(c) Provide shelter from rain.
(d) Attract attention.

6. 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.

7. How did Solomon feel about the way that Merrill Brown and Abram Hamilton treated him while on the way to New York?
(a) He felt good about the way the men treated him.
(b) He did not have an opinion about the way the men treated him.
(c) He questioned the way that they treated him.
(d) He felt that the men should have treated him better.

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

9. How did Burch react when Solomon first met him and told him that he was feeling sick?
(a) He was sympathetic and offered Solomon his help.
(b) He sent for a doctor immediately.
(c) He suggested that Solomon stay in bed until he felt better.
(d) He did not react. He continued to go about his business.

10. In general, how did Solomon view slave owner William Ford's position with regard to his views on religion and slavery?
(a) Puzzling.
(b) Predictable.
(c) Understandable.
(d) Firm.

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

12. How could the outcome of the talk between William Ford and John M. Tibeats with respect to the mistreatment of Solomon be described?
(a) As a loss for Ford.
(b) As a victory for Tibeats.
(c) As a loss for Chapin.
(d) As a victory for Ford.

13. What was the likely reason that Tibeats went off and returned with a couple of men following his fight with Solomon?
(a) Tibeats had paid them to help him fight Solomon.
(b) He was not sure that he could handle a fight against Solomon by himself.
(c) Tibeats had a problem with his right shoulder.
(d) The men were known to be available at any time that Tibeats needed them.

14. What was an important factor to the slaves at the time that they were sold?
(a) That feuding slave family members be sold to different dealers.
(b) That their physical strengths be accurately given to the buyers.
(c) That they be sold for the highest price possible.
(d) That slave family members be sold and kept together.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. If Solomon should have been paying attention to anything that was happening while he traveled with Brown and Hamilton that may have been a clear indicator that things may not really be the way that they appeared to be, what should it have been?

2. Who was likely to be behind the idea of Jacob Brooks taking Eliza to get her freedom papers?

3. Why did Solomon want the old gentleman from New Orleans who was looking for a coachman to buy him?

4. What did Freeman's customers tend to keep in mind as they shopped around his pen?

5. How did Merrill Brown and Abram Hamilton treat Solomon while traveling to New York?

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