Slaves In The Family by Edward Ball - Exam
  • 1. What is the primary subject of 'Slaves In The Family'?
A) The history of slavery in the author's family
B) A biography of a slave owner
C) A novel about plantation life
D) The life of a famous abolitionist
  • 2. Who is the author of 'Slaves In The Family'?
A) Roots
B) Alex Haley
C) James Weldon Johnson
D) Edward Ball
  • 3. What genre does 'Slaves In The Family' belong to?
A) Non-fiction
B) Poetry
C) Drama
D) Fiction
  • 4. In what state does much of the book's history take place?
A) Georgia
B) Tennessee
C) Virginia
D) South Carolina
  • 5. How does Ball connect his family’s history to broader themes?
A) By avoiding historical context
B) By solely focusing on his family members
C) By exploring the legacy of slavery in America
D) By emphasizing only economic aspects
  • 6. What was Edward Ball's family's role in the history of slavery?
A) They were slave owners
B) They were indentured servants
C) They were free blacks
D) They were abolitionists
  • 7. What type of research did Edward Ball conduct for the book?
A) Genealogical research
B) Medical research
C) Economic surveys
D) Literary analysis
  • 8. How does Edward Ball approach the subject of his family's past?
A) By avoiding personal connections
B) With a purely fictional narrative
C) Strictly through historical documents
D) Through personal reflection and research
  • 9. What does Ball reveal about his ancestors in the book?
A) Their journey to the North
B) Their direct involvement in slavery
C) Their disconnection from slavery
D) Their efforts to free slaves
  • 10. What type of sources does Ball utilize in his book?
A) Political speeches
B) Historical documents and family records
C) Modern news articles
D) Purely fictional accounts
  • 11. What does Ball hope to achieve with his narrative?
A) To criticize modern society
B) To promote a fictional story
C) To confront the past and seek understanding
D) To appeal to slavery enthusiasts
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