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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Solomon view Bass to be in relation to his lifestyle?
(a) Unable to settle anywhere because he did not know what he wanted to do.
(b) Free-roaming only to a certain degree.
(c) Free-roaming and able to do whatever he wanted.
(d) Tied down and responsible for the welfare of others.

2. Why was Eliza likely to have suggested to Solomon that he may be better off dead than dealing with Tibeats?
(a) Because Eliza thought that Solomon could not defend himself against Tibeats, Cook, and Ramsay.
(b) Because Eliza did not know that Solomon could handle Tibeats.
(c) Because she had overheard Tibeats say that he planned to kill Solomon.
(d) Because Eliza lived in misery and saw no way out for others or herself.

3. Why was it important to Chapin to keep a dog on the property of the great house where he and Solomon stayed?
(a) To play with his grandchildren.
(b) To alert them about intruders.
(c) To take with them in case they decided to go on a hunting trip.
(d) To alert them about thieves.

4. What did the fact that William Ford's slave, Walton had worked for Ford all of his life and spoke well about him say about Ford?
(a) That Walton had been instructed to not say anything bad about Ford.
(b) That Ford was basically a good man.
(c) That working for Ford was easy.
(d) That Ford never sold his slaves.

5. How did the slaves treat Solomon after his ordeal with Tibeats was over?
(a) With disinterest.
(b) With kindness.
(c) With curiosity.
(d) With jealousy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Solomon do when he arrived in RIchmond?

2. 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?

3. Why was Solomon in high demand at various plantations in Bayou Bœuf during the Christmas season?

4. In one word, describe the type of work that Edwin Epps' slave driver did for him.

5. If William Ford was a wealthy plantation owner, how did he manage to get into financial trouble?

(see the answer key)

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