1. What was the main lesson that Byrl Anderson learned from his Master?
(a) To always treat women respectfully.
(b) To never call him nor any other white man Master because all men, both black and white, are equal.
(c) Work hard to earn a well-rewarding job.
(d) To always love your brother honestly.

2. Where did some of the most emotional scenes of slave trading take place?
(a) At the slave's home on the plantation.
(b) At the Big House.
(c) At the foot of the auction block.
(d) At the new plantation.

3. What happened to the children who were captured with their mothers and brought aboard the slave ship?
(a) They were strangled in front of their mothers' eyes as a lesson in obedience.
(b) They were separated from their mothers and thrown overboard into the water.
(c) They were separated from their mothers and kept in another location.
(d) They were taken aboard another ship meant only for slave children.

4. Why were the Africans finally selected by the colonists to be slaves?
(a) They were easy to convince.
(b) Their skin color stood out and made it easy to find them if they tried to escape.
(c) They were easy to capture.
(d) They did as they were told, made acts of rebellion, and were willing to work hard for their masters.

5. In 1860, less than ______ slave owners owned more than ______ slaves.
(a) 3000; 150.
(b) 4000; 150.
(c) 4000; 150.
(d) 3000; 100.

Short Answer Questions

1. ____________ was the practice of slave owners which resulted in more children for next generation labor and an easy way to make a profit through sales.

2. How much time did the slaves typically get for a break?

3. What percentage of the South owned no slaves?

4. The slave trading was much like today's ____________________.

5. What was 'Ol Gabe known for?

(see the answer key)

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