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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 do the slaveholders tell the slaves about life in the Northern states?
(a) They are told that the Northern states have slavery too.
(b) They are told that it is more difficult and unpleasant than their current lives in slavery.
(c) They are told that it is bliss.
(d) They are told that they will freeze to death if they flee North.

2. Why do the slaves fear auction/hiring day?
(a) It tears families apart.
(b) It forces the slaves to choose their owners.
(c) It forces people to marry.
(d) It takes away their property.

3. When Linda is sent to the Flint house she witnesses countless horrors. Why is one slave beaten within an inch of his life?
(a) The slave suspects Dr. Flint is the father of his wife's child.
(b) The slave fathers a child with Mrs. Flint.
(c) The slave spits at Dr. Flint.
(d) The slave steals food from Dr. Flint's daughter.

4. Who does Linda bring with her to the plantation?
(a) Ellen.
(b) Benny.
(c) Aunt Marthy.
(d) William.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who finds it difficult to adjust to life in bondage in Chapter 2?

2. Which character is jealous of Linda?

3. Why doesn't Linda tell her family about her hiding place?

4. How often does the town usually have a muster?

5. What types of activities are common on Mr. Litch's plantation?

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