1. How was Solomon's hiring by Avery fateful in nature?
(a) Solomon had learned carpentry from his father.
(b) Solomon met Bass while working for Avery.
(c) Avery paid Solomon for the work that he did for him.
(d) Solomon began working for Avery on a full-time basis.

2. How did Ford's other slaves--Sally, Rose, Walton, and John come across to Solomon when he met them?
(a) They were upset about their life with Ford.
(b) They appeared to be religious.
(c) The appeared to like to gossip.
(d) They did not complain about their life with Ford.

3. The approach toward Solomon by two individuals on the Epps Plantation signaled which of the following?
(a) The transfer of Solomon's enslavement to the McCoy Plantation.
(b) The continuation of Solomon's enslavement at the Epps Plantation.
(c) The beginning of Solomon's enslavement at the Epps Plantation.
(d) The beginning of the end of Solomon's enslavement.

4. What concerned Solomon the most after Bass wrote and sent letters to those who might be able to help him regain his freedom?
(a) The delay in receiving an answer from any of them.
(b) The lack of reliability to Bass exhibited later.
(c) The quick and misleading answer he received.
(d) The writing style that Bass used in writing the letters.

5. How did the raft that Solomon built for William Ford's lumber transporting business benefit Ford?
(a) The raft provided Ford with a cost-effective, high-profit yielding and efficient means to transport lumber.
(b) Ford became the only lumber supplier in Bayou Bœuf to own a swift-flowing, lumber-carrying raft.
(c) The raft became a prop that Ford used to promote his business while speaking before prospective customers.
(d) Ford and his unique raft were talked about in a positive way throughout Bayou Bœuf, and his business grew immensely.