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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two words could be used to accurately characterize slave owner, Edwin Epps?
(a) Nice, friendly.
(b) Harsh, cruel.
(c) Quiet, funny.
(d) Friendly, anxious.

2. The approach toward Solomon by two individuals on the Epps Plantation signaled which of the following?
(a) The transfer of Solomon's enslavement to the McCoy Plantation.
(b) The beginning of Solomon's enslavement at the Epps Plantation.
(c) The beginning of the end of Solomon's enslavement.
(d) The continuation of Solomon's enslavement at the Epps Plantation.

3. What type of person did John Tibeats prove himself to be doing during the time that Solomon was working for Mr. Eldret?
(a) Compassionate.
(b) Selfish.
(c) Vengeful.
(d) Concerned.

4. What type of battle did Tibeats perceive himself to be involved in with Solomon?
(a) To determine who was the more intelligent man.
(b) To determine who was the better man.
(c) To determine who was the more righteous man.
(d) To determine who was the stronger man.

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

6. What was the main contributing factor that led toward the development of a friendship between Mrs. Ford and Solomon?
(a) An act of kindness toward Solomon by Mrs. Ford.
(b) William Ford suggesting to his wife that she be more pleasant toward Solomon.
(c) Mrs. Ford being lonely and Solomon being generous with the time that he spent talking to her.
(d) An act of kindness toward Mrs. Ford by Solomon.

7. What was likely to be Epps' reason for ordering Solomon back to work soon after his illness?
(a) He believed that returning Solomon to work quickly would speed his recovery.
(b) His concern for his losses during Solomon's time off.
(c) The doctor had informed him that Solomon had not really been ill.
(d) It had been suggested to him that he order Solomon back to work without delay.

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

9. What inspired Solomon to design and build a fish trap?
(a) He had the necessary materials available; so he decided to put them to good use.
(b) A desire to expand his variety of food without much effort.
(c) A desire to impress the other slaves.
(d) A never-ending appetite for fish.

10. Who was in the carriage that flew by Solomon and the other slaves, headed toward the main house of the Epps Plantation?
(a) William Ford and Lawyer Henry B. Northrup.
(b) Mary McCoy and the Sheriff.
(c) Lawyer Henry B. Northrup and the Sheriff.
(d) John Tibeats and Lawyer Henry B. Northrup.

11. What was the reason behind Avery hiring Solomon to help him build a house for Epps?
(a) Solomon had been highly recommended to him by Epps.
(b) Solomon had helped him build house for others in the past.
(c) Solomon had a reputation of being a hard worker.
(d) He could not find anyone else to help him build the house for Epps.

12. Toward which of the following did Patsey look forward to the most, to one day save her from the cruelty of her masters?
(a) God.
(b) Running away.
(c) Rest.
(d) Getting married.

13. How did Tibeats feel when he told Solomon that he had sold him to Edwin Epps?
(a) He feels as though he had finally beat Solomon at something.
(b) He had second thoughts about having sold Solomon.
(c) He felt guilty for having sold Solomon.
(d) He felt glad to be rid of Solomon.

14. What did Solomon use to repay the Fords for their kindness following his run through the Great Pacoudrie Swamp?
(a) A couple of dollars that he had saved.
(b) Kindness.
(c) A note of thanks.
(d) A fish trap that he had built.

15. What was the likely thought type that raised the level of respect for Marshall among those who lived in Bayou Bœuf after he killed the man from Natchez?
(a) That he was the toughest man around.
(b) That he was the best--even if he wasn't in the West.
(c) That they liked him before--and that they liked him even more then.
(d) That he was good at keeping outsiders out of the area.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Eliza likely to have suggested to Solomon that he may be better off dead than dealing with Tibeats?

2. How did the slaves in Bayou Bœuf view Lew Cheney?

3. Why did Solomon not want the other slaves to know about his past?

4. As a slave, what type of reputation did Solomon have among the plantation owners around Bayou Bœuf?

5. After Bass agreed to help Solomon regain his freedom, how did both men act toward each other around Epps?

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