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Slaves In The Family by Edward Ball
Contributed by: Lea
  • 1. What is the primary subject of 'Slaves In The Family'?
A) A biography of a slave owner
B) A novel about plantation life
C) The life of a famous abolitionist
D) The history of slavery in the author's family
  • 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) Fiction
C) Poetry
D) Drama
  • 4. In what state does much of the book's history take place?
A) Virginia
B) Georgia
C) Tennessee
D) South Carolina
  • 5. How does Ball connect his family’s history to broader themes?
A) By solely focusing on his family members
B) By avoiding historical context
C) By emphasizing only economic aspects
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 indentured servants
C) They were slave owners
D) They were abolitionists
  • 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A) Strictly through historical documents
B) With a purely fictional narrative
C) Through personal reflection and research
D) By avoiding personal connections
  • 9. What does Ball reveal about his ancestors in the book?
A) Their disconnection from slavery
B) Their journey to the North
C) Their efforts to free slaves
D) Their direct involvement in slavery
  • 10. What type of sources does Ball utilize in his book?
A) Purely fictional accounts
B) Political speeches
C) Modern news articles
D) Historical documents and family records
  • 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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