Twelve Years a Slave Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

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

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

His desire to impress William Ford.

His desire to show his high level of intelligence.

2.

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

Selfish but polite.

Selfish and cruel.

Quiet and reserved.

Temperamental and boastful.

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

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

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

4.

What type of reputation does Solomon maintain while living in Saratoga Springs? (from Chapters 1-5)

Educated and hardworking.

Trustworthy and educated.

Clean-cut and respectable.

Hardworking and respectable.

5.

What is the primary reason that Solomon asks the reader to follow Bass' letters as they make their way to the right people who can help him regain his freedom? (from Chapters 16-20)

To allow the reader to learn the process of restoring one's freedom.

To provide the reader with better insight.

To keep the reader interested.

To help the reader understand how hard it is to regain freedom.

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