Twelve Years a Slave Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Author Solomon Northrup write Twelve Years a Slave? (from Chapters 1-5)

Because there is widespread interest in the 12 years that he has spent in slavery.

Because he has always kept a journal about events in his life.

Because no one has written a book on a free man subjected to slavery.

Because he wants to become rich and famous.

2.

What does Epps' delight in his young son's bad treatment of older slaves indicate about him? (from Chapters 16-20)

That he is proud that his son is learning the ropes of his business.

That he does not have to respect his elders.

That it is acceptable to whip older people, as long as they are slaves.

That he is teaching his son a poor set of values.

3.

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

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

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

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

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

4.

What two words can be used to accurately characterize slave owner, Edwin Epps? (from Chapters 11-15)

Friendly, anxious.

Nice, friendly.

Harsh, cruel.

Quiet, funny.

5.

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

They do not like the idea at all.

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.

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