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1. What is the major change that happens at Faith Plantation in Chapter 1?

The major change that happens at Faith Plantation in Chapter 1 is that the master dies, and the slaves know that a new master will come - although they do not know if the new master will be better or worse than the old one.

2. What is the slaves' first impression of their new master, Erasmus Wilde, in Chapter 1?

The slaves' first impression of their new master, Erasmus Wilde, in Chapter 1, is that he is a cruel and brutally unkind man.

3. What does Big Kit resolve to do to "save" herself and Washington Black when they find out what kind of a man Erasmus Wilde is?

Big Kit resolves to kill both herself and Washington Black in order to "save" them from what she feels is the certain brutality, pain and torture that will come from the new master, Erasmus Wilde.

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