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D) Strictly through historical documents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B) Historical documents and family records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