Twelve Years a Slave Chapters 1- 10 - Midbook Test Review

How did Burch react when Solomon first met him and told him that he was feeling sick?

• He sent for a doctor immediately.
• He was sympathetic and offered Solomon his help.
• He did not react. He continued to go about his business.
• He suggested that Solomon stay in bed until he felt better.

What was an important factor to the slaves at the time that they were sold?

• That they be sold for the highest price possible.
• That slave family members be sold and kept together.
• That their physical strengths be accurately given to the buyers.
• That feuding slave family members be sold to different dealers.

Shortly after buying them, how did William Ford show Solomon and the other slaves that he was compassionate toward them?

• He allowed them to eat hearty meals in his mansion on a regular basis.
• He allowed the slaves to stop and rest frequently as they recuperate from small pox.
• He had a doctor examine the slaves regularly to make sure that their health was in good order.
• He provided the slaves with frequent passes so that they could visit their relatives who lived close by.

In one phrase, describe how Solomon perceived William Ford to be of value to him.

• As a teacher.
• As a provider.
• As an example.
• As a refuge.

What did Freeman's customers tend to keep in mind as they shopped around his pen?

• That Freeman was known to charge more than what his animals were really worth.
• That regardless of the animal that they chose, they would get a good price from Freeman.
• That they were there to buy a clean and hardworking animal in tip-top condition.
• That although Freeman had the highest prices in town, he did offer the best animals on the market.

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

• To alert them about intruders.
• To alert them about thieves.
• To play with his grandchildren.
• To take with them in case they decided to go on a hunting trip.

Why was Jacob Brooks willing to accompany Eliza to get her freedom papers?

• Because he wanted to impress Mrs. Berry and her daughter.
• Because he was a gentleman and did not mind accompanying Eliza.
• Because he wanted to help Mrs. Berry and her daughter carry out their revenge against Eliza.
• Because he knew his way around the City, and could help Eliza find the place where freedom papers were issued with ease.

How could the purchase of Solomon, Eliza, and Harry from Freeman be viewed?

• As a lucky one for all of them.
• As an unlucky one for all of them.
• As a lucky one for Harry and Solomon only.
• As an unlucky one for Solomon and Eliza only.

If Solomon should have been paying attention to anything that was happening while he traveled with Brown and Hamilton that may have been a clear indicator that things may not really be the way that they appeared to be, what should it have been?

• That the men did not seem to mind spending extra time in Washington City despite their rush to get to the circus.
• That they were not getting to the circus despite the duo's claim that they should get there quickly.
• That there was a lot of whispering going on between Brown and Hamilton.
• That the duo gave Solomon a series of drinks that he did not expect.

In general, how did Mrs. Berry and her daughter feel about Eliza?

• ) Mrs. Berry and her daughter felt sorry for Eliza.
• ) Mrs. Berry and her daughter were very fond of Eliza.
• Mrs. Berry and her daughter did not like Eliza.
• Mrs. Berry and her daughter had a lot of respect Eliza.