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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. How much is the reward offered by Dr. Norcom for Harriet's return?

2. What does Harriet have sent to Dr. Norcom from Canada?

3. What is the cause of Aunt Betty's death?

4. What is Samuel Sawyer's baby named?

5. Who is Aunt Sue Bent's daughter who has run away?

Short Essay Questions

1. What choice does Harriet make regarding Dr. Norcom's proposition?

2. Why do Harriet's children remain with her grandmother when she goes to Auburn?

3. What is the reason Harriet comes out of her hiding place after several years?

4. How does John escape from slavery, and what does a neighbor say to Gran to comfort her regarding his absence?

5. Who is Harriet's Uncle Joseph?

6. Where does Harriet stay right after she escapes from Auburn, and how does she learn that there is a reward for her return?

7. Why are John, Harriet's children and her Aunt Betty arrested, and who eventually buys them?

8. What hope does Harriet have for her children when she decides to run away from Auburn?

9. What does Harriet say about the extremely restrictive quarters where she hides at Gran's house?

10. Why does Mr. Sawyer take John to Washington, D.C.?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Harriet. 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

Mary E. Lyons is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, and briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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