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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, What Slaves are Taught to Believe About the North | Chapter 9, Sketches of Neighboring Slaveholders.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who finds it difficult to adjust to life in bondage in Chapter 2?
(a) William.
(b) Linda.
(c) Susan.
(d) Aunt Marthy.

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

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

4. What part of Linda's life is unusually happy for a slave?
(a) Her adulthood.
(b) Her tweens.
(c) Her adolesence.
(d) Her childhood.

5. What happens to Linda when she reaches the age of 15?
(a) Linda escapes from slavery.
(b) Linda becomes pregnant.
(c) Dr. Flint allows Linda her freedom.
(d) Dr. Flint begins making advances toward her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Northerners who move South and purchase slaves tend to treat their slaves?

2. What is the author's purpose for writing this book?

3. Which character sees Benjamin in New York?

4. Which character is jealous of Linda?

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

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