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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 29, Preparations for Escape.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How often does the town usually have a muster?
(a) Twice each year.
(b) Once a year.
(c) Once every five years.
(d) Once a month.

2. What does Linda convince her lover to do?
(a) She convinces him to become a slave.
(b) She convinces him to go North and seek his fortune.
(c) She convinces him to free her from slavery.
(d) She convinces him to kill himself.

3. Approximately how many slave children has Dr. Flint fathered?
(a) 26.
(b) 0.
(c) 11.
(d) 2.

4. Linda changes her mind, and goes ahead and flees North when someone spots her. Who is it?
(a) Benny.
(b) Ellen.
(c) A local gossip.
(d) Dr. Flint.

5. How do Linda and William remain connected?
(a) They remain connected through daily contact.
(b) They do not remain connected.
(c) They remain connected through their children.
(d) They remain connected through letters.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although Linda initially accepts the opportunity to escape, she is talked into staying. Who does Linda give her opportunity to?

2. Who informs Linda that her children have been sold?

3. How does Mr. Sands feel about William's work ethic?

4. What does Linda's lover propose to do for her?

5. For approximately how many years does Linda stay in hiding before an opportunity to escape arises?

(see the answer key)

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