Twelve Years a Slave Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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 she is about to lose her best friend.

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

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.

2.

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 is Canadian.

The fact that his parents are abolitionists.

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

The fact that he is a carpenter.

3.

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

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

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

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

That he does not have to respect his elders.

4.

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)

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

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.

Newspaper people are seeking him out for an interview.

5.

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

Generous and hardworking.

Hardworking and respectable.

Critical and respectable.

Fun-loving and fair.

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