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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following was one thing that Tibeats had a reputation of using when trying to out-maneuver his enemies?
(a) A pistol.
(b) The element of surprise.
(c) A hatchet.
(d) A pack of dogs.

2. Who prepared and collected all the necessary papers to set Solomon free?
(a) Lawyer Henry B. Northrup.
(b) Samuel Bass.
(c) His wife, Anne.
(d) William Perry.

3. What was the basis of the quarrel that took place between Solomon and Burch?
(a) Whether Solomon was a free man.
(b) Whether Solomon was jealous of Burch.
(c) Whether Solomon was stronger than Burch.
(d) Whether Solomon was a hard worker.

4. Which of his senses did Solomon rely on the most while trying to figure out what was happening around him after spending his first night at Williams' Slave Pen in Washington City?
(a) His sense of hearing.
(b) His sense of touch.
(c) His sense of smell.
(d) His eyesight.

5. Ultimately, who did Solomon view as the orchestrator of his release from bondage?
(a) Lawyer Henry B. Northrup.
(b) Supreme Court Judge Nelson.
(c) Sameul Bass.
(d) God.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was likely to be Epps' reason for ordering Solomon back to work soon after his illness?

2. How was Solomon's hiring by Avery fateful in nature?

3. What circumstances allowed Solomon Northrup to be born a free man?

4. What major error did Solomon commit with respect to his perception of Brown and Hamilton?

5. What did Bass view as a more effective means for getting help for Solomon to be freed from slavery?

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