Chapter 4

Question 1

Describe the type of overseer Mr. Gore was.

Answer 1

Proud, ambitious, and persevering. To the slaves, he was artful, cruel, and obdurate.

Question 2

What happened with Demby?

Answer 2

Whipped, went to river for relief, 3 calls, got shot.

Question 3

What other acts of murder happened to slaves? What happened to the person that killed them?

Answer 3

Beaten with a stick (severe beating). The person that did this could get a warrant. Never went through.