10. Document Project 10: Lives in Slavery

Quiz for Document 10.7 Solomon Northup, Endless Labor and Constant Fear

Quiz for Document 10.7: Solomon Northup, Endless Labor and Constant Fear

Choose the best answer for each question.

1. According to Northup, what would happen if slaves picked more cotton than expected in one day?

They were expected to pick as much or more the next day.

They were praised for their hard work and rewarded.

They were allowed to keep the extra to sell for income.

They were given the following day off from work.

2. By what means did Edwin Epps keep discipline and order on his plantation?

Through compassion and gentleness

Through equality and fairness

Through fear and violence

Through paternalism and kindness

3. How does Northup describe the aspects of his life that were not occupied by hard field labor?

Boring and easy

Tiring and harsh

Luxurious and fancy

Simple and enjoyable

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