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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The approach toward Solomon by two individuals on the Epps Plantation signaled which of the following?
(a) The continuation of Solomon's enslavement at the Epps Plantation.
(b) The beginning of Solomon's enslavement at the Epps Plantation.
(c) The transfer of Solomon's enslavement to the McCoy Plantation.
(d) The beginning of the end of Solomon's enslavement.

2. Following up on the characterization of Judge Turner, how did he differ from other planters in the area with regard to their treatment of slaves?
(a) He did not expect too much work or productivity from the slaves.
(b) He allowed the slaves to rest two days per week.
(c) He only expected the slaves to work every other day.
(d) He paid the slaves for their work.

3. How did Tibeats feel when he told Solomon that he had sold him to Edwin Epps?
(a) He felt guilty for having sold Solomon.
(b) He had second thoughts about having sold Solomon.
(c) He feels as though he had finally beat Solomon at something.
(d) He felt glad to be rid of Solomon.

4. Why was Solomon in high demand at various plantations in Bayou Bœuf during the Christmas season?
(a) Because he was a hard worker.
(b) Because he could play the violin.
(c) Because he was a great cook.
(d) Because the plantation owners needed extra help.

5. Who seemed to suffer the most among Epps' slaves?
(a) Bob.
(b) Patsey.
(c) Phebe.
(d) Wiley.

6. What was the likely thought type that raised the level of respect for Marshall among those who lived in Bayou Bœuf after he killed the man from Natchez?
(a) That he was good at keeping outsiders out of the area.
(b) That they liked him before--and that they liked him even more then.
(c) That he was the toughest man around.
(d) That he was the best--even if he wasn't in the West.

7. How can it best be said that Solomon described Bass?
(a) Unfriendly and indecisive.
(b) Friendly and firm.
(c) Unfriendly, soft-spoken, yet intelligent.
(d) Friendly, intelligent, soft-spoken, yet firm.

8. Why was Eliza likely to have suggested to Solomon that he may be better off dead than dealing with Tibeats?
(a) Because Eliza did not know that Solomon could handle Tibeats.
(b) Because Eliza thought that Solomon could not defend himself against Tibeats, Cook, and Ramsay.
(c) Because Eliza lived in misery and saw no way out for others or herself.
(d) Because she had overheard Tibeats say that he planned to kill Solomon.

9. Which male pair below provided Solomon with sweet type work?
(a) Mistress Ford and Mr. Hawkins.
(b) Edwin Epps and William Ford.
(c) Mr. Hawkins and Judge Turner.
(d) William Ford and Mr. Eldret.

10. How did Solomon view Bass to be in relation to his lifestyle?
(a) Tied down and responsible for the welfare of others.
(b) Free-roaming only to a certain degree.
(c) Free-roaming and able to do whatever he wanted.
(d) Unable to settle anywhere because he did not know what he wanted to do.

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

12. What piqued Bass' interest to want to know how Solomon had made his way to Louisiana?
(a) The fact that Solomon was eager to travel in a northeasterly direction.
(b) The fact that the Underground Railroad led only from South to North.
(c) The fact that Solomon had visited a few cities in Canada.
(d) The fact that the Underground Railroad had not been built yet.

13. What kept Solomon from joining the other slaves in their nighttime 'coon and opossum-hunting expeditions?
(a) He did not care for the taste of opossum.
(b) The hunting expeditions were conducted at night.
(c) He did not like the taste of 'coon.
(d) The hunting expeditions were conducted in the predawn hours of the day.

14. What type of support did Bass contribute toward Solomon's quest for freedom?
(a) Letter writing, research, and moral.
(b) Letter writing, intellectual, and legal.
(c) Letter writing, financial, and moral.
(d) Letter writing, unjust, and illegal.

15. What was the reason upon which Solomon based his bellief that Bass had left Marksville quietly?
(a) So that he (Bass) could help him with his endeavor of regaining his freedom.
(b) He did not want anything else to do with Solomon.
(c) He was not sure that he had performed his carpentry work to the liking of Avery.
(d) He had business to take care of in New Orleans.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the reason behind Avery hiring Solomon to help him build a house for Epps?

2. According to Solomon, what other plantation owner was Mary McCoy most like?

3. What was Epps' status at the time that he bought Solomon from John Tibeats?

4. Why did Solomon not want the other slaves to know about his past?

5. How did Mary McCoy become the owner of the Norwood Plantation?

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