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D) Strictly through historical documents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D) Historical documents and family records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