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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 35. Prudjudice Against Color.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mr. Sands' response to Linda's demands?
(a) He is going to take the children and raise them as his own.
(b) He is going to sell the children into slavery.
(c) His hands are tied because the children still belong to Dr. Flint's daughter.
(d) He does not believe his children are slaves and would never treat them as such.

2. After Linda's reprimands, where does she begin having her meals?
(a) In the 'Jim Crowe' cars.
(b) Linda stopped eating.
(c) In her room.
(d) Outside.

3. Why doesn't Linda believe Dr. Flint's threats and promises?
(a) Linda was afraid to believe his promises.
(b) Dr. Flint never threatened or promised her anything.
(c) Linda knows he is dishonest.
(d) Linda knew his wife would not let him keep his promises.

4. Where is Ellen sent to live?
(a) To live with Dr. Flint.
(b) She is not sent to live anywhere.
(c) To live with Mr. Sands' relatives in New York.
(d) To live with Mr. Sands.

5. Why is Linda reprimanded for sitting with her employers at meal times?
(a) The other nursemaids thought she was rude.
(b) The tables were 'white only'.
(c) The other passengers complained.
(d) The family forbade her to sit with them.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the person in question 85 react to Mr. Sands' news?

2. How does Dr. Flint try to force Linda into submission after she has her children?

3. Who does Linda run into on the street on her way to the Hobbs' residence?

4. Linda's second child reveals the identity of which character?

5. Why doesn't Linda give her children their father's last name?

(see the answer key)

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