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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. Who arranges for Linda's escape?
(a) Her friend, Peter.
(b) Her master, Dr. Flint.
(c) Her brother, William.
(d) Her daughter, Ellen.

2. At what time of day are the slaves allowed to attend church?
(a) In the middle of the night.
(b) In the afternoon.
(c) At midmight.
(d) In the early morning.

3. What is a muster?
(a) When a slave escapes to the North.
(b) When a slave marries a free person.
(c) When a slaveholder beats a slave.
(d) When the white folks raid the homes of the slaves and free black people.

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

5. What event prompts Linda's town to have a muster?
(a) Benjamin's escape to the North.
(b) Linda's disappearance.
(c) The death of a slave.
(d) Nat Turner's insurrection.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Linda fall in love with?

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

3. What does Linda convince her lover to do?

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

5. Approximately how many slave children has Dr. Flint fathered?

(see the answer key)

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