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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had changed with regard to Solomon's family?
(a) Margaret was getting ready to go to college.
(b) Anne had started working at a hospital.
(c) Elizabeth had gotten married.
(d) Alonzo had taken a job with the local grocer.

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

3. Which of the following could be viewed as Epps' loss in the course of mistreating his slaves?
(a) A decrease in productivity due to his slaves having been beaten to the point of not being able to work.
(b) Costs associated with constant leather whip replacements due to heavy use.
(c) Leading his son to believe that he did not have to respect.the slaves--even if they were older than him.
(d) Profit loss resulting from the work of his slaves.

4. Ultimately, what did Epps have to do with regard to letting Solomon go?
(a) Let his other slaves know that Solomon would never be returning to the plantation.
(b) Sign papers formally surrendering Solomon to authorities.
(c) Let the neighbors know that Solomon would not be returning to his plantation.
(d) Pay a fine for not having let him go at an earlier date.

5. In which of the following areas was the slaves' level of understanding most underestimated by those outside slavery?
(a) Faith.
(b) The value of their work.
(c) The value of money.
(d) Freedom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was one thing that Tibeats had a reputation of using when trying to out-maneuver his enemies?

2. What happened after Solomon filed his complaint against Burch?

3. Who was likely to be behind the idea of Jacob Brooks taking Eliza to get her freedom papers?

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

5. According to Anne, what was the reason that Elizabeth and Margaret wept bitterly during the time that Solomon had been away?

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