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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16, Scenes at the Plantation | Chapter 17, The Flight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What types of activities are common on Mr. Litch's plantation?
(a) Beatings, whippings, and murders.
(b) Running, playing, and jumping.
(c) Parties, gambling, and drinking.
(d) Kindness, love, and honor.

2. What does Linda take from her grandmother's house to make it appear as though she has run up North?
(a) Her children.
(b) Her grandmother's money.
(c) Her belongings.
(d) Her grandmother.

3. Why does Linda never go hungry?
(a) Linda is her slaveholder's favorite.
(b) Linda is a cook and steals food.
(c) Linda is not a slave and is able to provide her own food.
(d) Linda's grandmother provides her with extra food.

4. What is the main message behind Mr. Pike's sermons?
(a) To teach the slaves to read.
(b) To teach the slaves to obey their masters.
(c) To teach the slaves how to pray.
(d) To teach the slaves how to escape North.

5. Whom does Linda teach to read despite the fear of being caught?
(a) Aunt Marthy.
(b) William.
(c) Uncle Fred.
(d) Mr. Sands.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event prompts Linda's town to have a muster?

2. Who does Linda bring with her to the plantation?

3. Which character is jealous of Linda?

4. When does the slave auction and hiring day occur each year?

5. Who does Linda fall in love with?

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