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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Fear of Insurrection | Chapter 13, The Church and Slavery.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Dr. Flint tells Linda that he has seen an escaped friend of hers in the free states, living in such terrible circumstances that she begs for what?
(a) To flee to another state.
(b) To be returned to slavery.
(c) Money.
(d) To be beaten by her master.

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

3. Which character is jealous of Linda?
(a) Mrs. Flint.
(b) William.
(c) Sally.
(d) Aunt Marthy.

4. How do Northerners who move South and purchase slaves tend to treat their slaves?
(a) Northerners do not move South to purchase slaves.
(b) They tend to treat them kinder.
(c) They tend to treat them the same.
(d) They tend to treat them harsher.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Linda is sent to the Flint house she witnesses countless horrors. Why is one slave beaten within an inch of his life?

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

3. How are the biracial children of slaveholders treated?

4. At what time of day are the slaves allowed to attend church?

5. Who exposes Linda to the hardships of slavery for the first time?

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