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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Harriet's father can buy his freedom for ______________ dollars.

2. Who wants to buy Harriet's freedom and marry her?

3. Where had R gone because he heard there was land to be had?

4. Who approaches Harriet with inappropriate advances?

5. By what initial does Harriet call her new beau?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Gran tell Harriet to talk to about her troubles with Dr. Norcom, and what is this person's suggestion for Harriet?

2. What makes life at the Norcom house a little easier to bear for Harriet?

3. Which of Harriet's relatives are owned by Margaret's mother, Elizabeth, and what happens to them when Elizabeth dies?

4. Why does Harriet not talk to her Gran about Dr. Norcom's advances?

5. Why is Harriet's second child christened in the white church instead of the black church?

6. What is found in Gran's house during the slave uprising, and when does the uprising calm down?

7. What is Harriet's fate after the death of Margaret Horniblow?

8. What does Harriet hope will happen by becoming Samuel Sawyer's lover, and what actually happens when she becomes pregnant?

9. What concern does Harriet express about John in a letter to her deceased father?

10. What does Harriet hope that her mother's childhood relationship with Margaret will mean for Harriet herself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Louisa. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of racial prejudice. Identify at least two instances about prejudice in the book and then cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the book's title. What does the author mean by calling it simply "Letters From a Slave Girl"? What is she trying to emphasize with this emphatic style? Suggest three alternate titles for this book with supporting rationale for each.

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