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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How was Solomon able to get directions to Ford's Plantation after his run through the Great Pacoudrie Swamp?
(a) By following the direction of the sun.
(b) By acting as though he had business to handle there.
(c) By looking at a map that he had with him.
(d) By studying the directions of the roads nearby.

3. In general, how did Mrs. Berry and her daughter feel about Eliza?
(a) Mrs. Berry and her daughter were very fond of Eliza.
(b) Mrs. Berry and her daughter had a lot of respect Eliza.
(c) Mrs. Berry and her daughter did not like Eliza.
(d) Mrs. Berry and her daughter felt sorry for Eliza.

4. What type of reputation did Solomon maintain while living in Saratoga Springs?
(a) Clean-cut and respectable.
(b) Trustworthy and educated.
(c) Hardworking and respectable.
(d) Educated and hardworking.

5. In what order did the events listed take place in Solomon's life?
(a) He saved money, started his own business, got married, and worked hard.
(b) He got married, worked hard, saved money, and started his own business.
(c) He started his own business, worked hard, saved money, and got married.
(d) He worked hard, started his own business, got married, and saved money.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Burch react when Solomon first met him and told him that he was feeling sick?

2. How could Solomon best be described as he argued with Burch right before his beating?

3. Who suffered the worst loss of all during the slave sale at Freeman's?

4. Realistically, what did Solomon's owner, John M. Tibeats consider him to be?

5. How did Merrill Brown and Abram Hamilton treat Solomon while traveling to New York?

(see the answer key)

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