Twelve Years a Slave Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Which of the following is an observation that can be made about Solomon as he travels back toward New York in the company of Lawyer Henry B. Northrup? (from Chapters 21-22)

Newspaper people are seeking him out for an interview.

He cannot get enough of the beautiful landscape upon which he and Lawyer Northrup are traveling.

He wants to stop in every town and eat a good meal.

He is well-accommodated with necessary documents by those who are supposed to publicly serve him.

2.

In what order do the events listed take place in Solomon's life? (from Chapters 1-5)

He works hard, starts his own business, gets married, and saves money.

He saves money, starts his own business, gets married, and works hard.

He starts his own business, works hard, saves money, and gets married.

He gets married, works hard, saves money, and starts his own business.

3.

How does Epps' wife act toward Solomon when Lawyer Henry B. Northrup and the local Sheriff arrive at Epps' plantation to pick up Solomon? (from Chapters 21-22)

She acts as though it is Solomon's fault that she has not known him to be a free man.

She tries treating Solomon better than she ever has.

She acts discontented with some of the work that Solomon has done.

She acts as though she is about to lose her best friend.

4.

Which adjective pair best describes Solomon, his brother, and father? (from Chapters 1-5)

Critical and respectable.

Generous and hardworking.

Hardworking and respectable.

Fun-loving and fair.

5.

Overall, Epps comes across as being what type of person? (from Chapters 16-20)

Selfish but polite.

Selfish and cruel.

Temperamental and boastful.

Quiet and reserved.

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