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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In one word, how could William Ford's overseer, Chapin be described?
(a) Strict.
(b) Fair.
(c) Unfair.
(d) Lenient.

2. Why did Chapin send for Ford when he was the overseer of Ford's Plantation?
(a) Because he was afraid of Tibeats.
(b) Because he knew that Ford was likely to have the Sheriff present when dealing with Tibeats.
(c) Because he felt that Ford had the final word on any dispute with Tibeats.
(d) Because he knew that Tibeats would not attack Ford.

3. Why was Solomon in high demand at various plantations in Bayou Bœuf during the Christmas season?
(a) Because he was a hard worker.
(b) Because the plantation owners needed extra help.
(c) Because he could play the violin.
(d) Because he was a great cook.

4. Who had Solomon been thinking about right before the carriage went by on its way to the main house of the Epps Plantation?
(a) His wife, Anne.
(b) HIs father, Mintus.
(c) Samuel Bass.
(d) Cephas Parker.

5. What piqued Bass' interest to want to know how Solomon had made his way to Louisiana?
(a) The fact that the Underground Railroad led only from South to North.
(b) The fact that the Underground Railroad had not been built yet.
(c) The fact that Solomon was eager to travel in a northeasterly direction.
(d) The fact that Solomon had visited a few cities in Canada.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Freeman's customers view the idea of buying slaves from the same family?

2. What type of support did Bass contribute toward Solomon's quest for freedom?

3. In one phrase, describe how Solomon perceived William Ford to be of value to him.

4. In general, how did Solomon describe how Bass was regarded by others?

5. In general, how did Solomon view slave owner William Ford's position with regard to his views on religion and slavery?

(see the answer key)

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