Slavery Question

What was the solemn promise that Josiah Henson made to his master?

• To escape to freedom with his family

• To purchase his freedom from his master

• To take a group of 21 slaves from Maryland to Kentucky

• To lead a slave rebellion against his master

What did Josiah Henson consider doing in Cincinnati, Ohio?

• To start a new life and remain there

• To go back and confront his master

• To purchase his own freedom

• To transport more slaves to Kentucky

Why did Josiah Henson feel he could not escape to another state after the lawsuit against his master?

• He did not have enough money

• He was afraid of being caught and punished

• The lawsuit caused his master's ruin, and he saw no way out but to escape

• He had promised to transport slaves to Kentucky

What was the result of the lawsuit that involved Josiah Henson's master?

• His master was awarded a large sum of money

• His master's reputation was cleared

• His master's ruin

• Josiah Henson was granted his freedom

In what year did Josiah Henson's master give him a small amount of money and some food for the journey to transport the slaves?

• 1820

• 1825

• 1830

• 1835

Who was Frederick Douglass?

• A slave owner known for his harsh treatments.

• A slave who became the chief national spokesperson for the movement to end slavery.

• A famous politician during the time of slavery.

• An author who wrote exclusively about the economics of slavery.

What did Frederick Douglass do after escaping from slavery?

• He wrote a book about his experiences as a slave.

• He returned to his master to negotiate freedom for other slaves.

• He became a slave breaker like Mr. Covey.

• He led a rebellion against slave owners.

What is Mr. Covey known for?

• Being a kind and fair master to his slaves.

• Having a reputation for breaking slaves.

• Helping slaves escape to the North.

• Writing a book about the abolition of slavery.

What happened when Mr. Covey sent the narrator to the woods with unbroken oxen?

• The oxen calmly carried the wood without any issues.

• The oxen ran away, and the narrator was praised for handling the situation well.

• The oxen took flight and upset the cart, after which Mr. Covey punished the narrator.

• The narrator successfully trained the oxen, and they returned without incident.

What was the outcome of the incident with the oxen?

• Mr. Covey rewarded the narrator for trying to control the oxen.

• Mr. Covey ignored the incident and nothing happened to the narrator.

• Mr. Covey punished the narrator by lashing him until his switches wore out.

• The narrator was able to explain the situation, and Mr. Covey understood.