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A) Strictly through historical documents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B) Historical documents and family records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