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

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

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

2.

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

His desire to impress William Ford.

His desire to show his high level of intelligence.

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

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

3.

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.

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

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

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

4.

What element in Samuel Bass' life can be viewed as influential in relation to his belief that slavery is wrong? (from Chapters 16-20)

The fact that he knows that slaves are treated like merchandise.

The fact that his parents are abolitionists.

The fact that he is Canadian.

The fact that he is a carpenter.

5.

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

As an unlucky one for Solomon and Eliza only.

As a lucky one for Harry and Solomon only.

As an unlucky one for all of them.

As a lucky one for all of them.

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