Twelve Years a Slave Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What inspires Solomon to want to help William Ford time in the transport of lumber? (from Chapters 6-10)

His desire to show his high level of intelligence.

His desire to show that he is capable of handling the job better than Adam Taydem.

The kind manner that William Ford treats him and the other slaves.

His desire to impress William Ford.

2.

How can the purchase of Solomon, Eliza, and Harry from Freeman be viewed? (from Chapters 6-10)

As a lucky one for all of them.

As an unlucky one for all of them.

As a lucky one for Harry and Solomon only.

As an unlucky one for Solomon and Eliza only.

3.

How do Freeman's customers view the idea of buying slaves from the same family? (from Chapters 6-10)

They view it as a great idea that can keep a slave family together.

They try to make slave family-type purchases, because they can get two slaves for the price of one.

They do not view the idea at all--they are simply there to make a slave purchase.

They do not like the idea at all.

4.

What do Freeman's customers tend to keep in mind as they shop around his pen? (from Chapters 6-10)

That although Freeman has the highest prices in town, he does offer the best animals on the market.

That they are there to buy a clean and hardworking animal in tip-top condition.

That Freeman is known to charge more than what his animals are really worth.

That regardless of the animal that they choose, they will get a good price from Freeman.

5.

Why does Author Northrup beg the reader to follow the letter that Samuel Bass writes and mails on his behalf? (from Chapters 21-22)

He considers it to be the best part of the story.

So that the reader can see that all things are working together to restore his freedom.

He is of the opinion that the reader has missed some key details along the way.

It provides insight with regard to the speed of mail at the time.

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