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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Lawson take off in such high speed to find William Ford upon Chapin's request?
(a) He really wanted to get Solomon some help.
(b) He wanted to beat the last speed record he set while running his mule into town.
(c) He wanted to show just how fast he could make his mule run.
(d) He wanted to impress Mr. Chapin.

3. For the most part, why did whippings occur with high frequency at the Epps plantation?
(a) Because the slaves were constantly late to the cotton field.
(b) Because Epps constantly accused the slaves of stealing from him.
(c) Because slaves did not pick the right amount of cotton.
(d) Because the slaves tended to get rowdy.

4. How did Burch react when Solomon first met him and told him that he was feeling sick?
(a) He was sympathetic and offered Solomon his help.
(b) He did not react. He continued to go about his business.
(c) He sent for a doctor immediately.
(d) He suggested that Solomon stay in bed until he felt better.

5. Why was Clemens Ray upset as he headed south aboard the Orleans?
(a) He was having to leave longtime friends behind.
(b) He was having to leave his children behind.
(c) He was being separated from his wife.
(d) He was not sure who his new master was going to be.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Freeman's customers tend to keep in mind as they shopped around his pen?

2. As a slave, what type of reputation did Solomon have among the plantation owners around Bayou Bœuf?

3. Aside from Bibles, what did William Ford provide his slaves that other slave owners seemed to overlook or not consider to provide them with at all?

4. How did Solomon describe the interaction among Eliza, Randall, and Emily at the time that they first saw each other?

5. Why was Eliza likely to have suggested to Solomon that he may be better off dead than dealing with Tibeats?

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