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) James Weldon Johnson
D) Alex Haley
  • 3. What genre does 'Slaves In The Family' belong to?
A) Poetry
B) Drama
C) Non-fiction
D) Fiction
  • 4. In what state does much of the book's history take place?
A) Georgia
B) South Carolina
C) Tennessee
D) Virginia
  • 5. What was Edward Ball's family's role in the history of slavery?
A) They were abolitionists
B) They were indentured servants
C) They were slave owners
D) They were free blacks
  • 6. 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C) Strictly through historical documents
D) By avoiding personal connections
  • 7. What does Ball reveal about his ancestors in the book?
A) Their disconnection from slavery
B) Their efforts to free slaves
C) Their journey to the North
D) Their direct involvement in slavery
  • 8. What type of research did Edward Ball conduct for the book?
A) Literary analysis
B) Economic surveys
C) Medical research
D) Genealogical research
  • 9. What does Ball hope to achieve with his narrative?
A) To confront the past and seek understanding
B) To criticize modern society
C) To appeal to slavery enthusiasts
D) To promote a fictional story
  • 10. 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 exploring the legacy of slavery in America
D) By avoiding historical context
  • 11. What type of sources does Ball utilize in his book?
A) Purely fictional accounts
B) Modern news articles
C) Historical documents and family records
D) Political speeches
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