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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 are the biracial children of slaveholders treated?
(a) They are treated the same as any other slave.
(b) They live with their fathers.
(c) The slaveholders did not father any illegitimate children.
(d) They stay with their mothers, but are granted freedom.

2. For approximately how many years does Linda stay in hiding before an opportunity to escape arises?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 7 years.

3. What does Linda's lover propose to do for her?
(a) He proposes to sell her to another slaveholder.
(b) He proposes to escape slavery with her.
(c) He proposes to marry her and wishes to buy her.
(d) He proposes to move into Aunt Marthy's.

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

5. Who informs Linda that her children have been sold?
(a) The Flints.
(b) Betty.
(c) Aunt Marthy.
(d) Mr. Sands.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Linda fall in love with?

2. What is a muster?

3. Which character does Linda meet with before she departs on her journey North?

4. Who buys Linda's children from the Flints?

5. What does William do when he is in Washington?

(see the answer key)

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