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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In general, how did Solomon view slave owner William Ford's position with regard to his views on religion and slavery?
(a) Firm.
(b) Understandable.
(c) Puzzling.
(d) Predictable.

2. How did Solomon feel about his father?
(a) Solomon had a lot of love and respect for his father.
(b) Solomon did not know his father, so he did not have any feelings for him.
(c) Solomon loved his father, but had little if any respect for him.
(d) Solomon respected his father, but did not love him.

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

4. From what Solomon could tell, what was the exterior design of Williams' Slave Pen in Washington City supposed to accomplish?
(a) Impress the neighbors.
(b) Attract attention.
(c) Provide shelter from rain.
(d) Conceal the slaves.

5. What type of impression did Eliza give Solomon when she arrived in Williams' Slave Pen?
(a) The impression that she fetl out of place.
(b) The impression that she was familiar with Williams' Slave Pen.
(c) The impression that she had lived above the level of a slave.
(d) The impression that she had been a slave all of her life.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How was Solomon able to get directions to Ford's Plantation after his run through the Great Pacoudrie Swamp?

3. How were Solomon and the other slaves treated around Goodin's Pen in Richmond, Virginia?

4. Why did Author Solomon Northrup write Twelve Years a Slave?

5. Why was it important to Chapin to keep a dog on the property of the great house where he and Solomon stayed?

(see the answer key)

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