UTC quotes

Question 1

And they…

Answer 1

And they tell us that the Bible is on their side; certainly all the power is. They are rich and healthy… and poor honest faithful Christians are lying under the dust og their very feet. (George)

Question 2

I’s wicked

Answer 2

I’s wicked - I is. I’s mighty wicked, anyhow. I can’t helpp it. (Topsy)

Question 3

Couldn’t never

Answer 3

Couldn’t never be nothin’ but a nigger, if I was ever so good. If I could be skinned, and come white, I’d try then. (Topsy)

Question 4

My master

Answer 4

My master! and who made him my master? I’m a man just as much as he is. I’m a better man…and now what right he has to make a dray horse out of me? to take me from the things I can do.

Question 5

I thought

Answer 5

I thought she was a rather funny specimen … Here Topsy’ he added a whistle as a man would give the attention to a dog. (St.Clare/Narrator)

Question 6

Now, you see

Answer 6

Now, you see, I just put ‘em straight through, sick or well. When one nigger’s dead, I buy another; and I find it comes cheaper and easier, every way (Legree)

Question 7

Niggers must be

Answer 7

Niggers must be sold, and trucked round, and kept under; it’s what they’s made for (Legree)

Question 8

If people choose

Answer 8

If people choose to ruin their possessions, I don’t know what’s to be done…If the low-minded, brutal people will act like themselves, what am I to do? they are irresponsible despots.