Twelve Years a Slave Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

That he does not have to respect his elders.

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

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

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

2.

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

Harsh, cruel.

Friendly, anxious.

Quiet, funny.

Nice, friendly.

3.

How does Solomon feel about his father? (from Chapters 1-5)

Solomon has a lot of love and respect for his father.

Solomon loves his father, but has little if any respect for him.

Solomon respects his father, but does not love him.

Solomon does not know his father, so he does not have any feelings for him.

4.

How is Solomon affected by the fact that a long time has passed and Bass has not received a reply to his letters? (from Chapters 16-20)

He begins to wonder whether the letter recipients can help him at all.

He begins to wonder whether he should trust Bass.

He starts feeling depressed.

He starts feeling impatient.

5.

What does the fact that Epps punishes Patsey and Solomon without a reason indicate about him? (from Chapters 16-20)

That he does not feel that he has to have a reason to punish them.

The he simply likes to punish them.

That he does not trust them.

That he does not like them.

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