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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. What work does William perform for Dr. Flint?
(a) William does not work for Dr. Flint.
(b) William is Dr. Flint's medical assistant.
(c) William works in the fields on Dr. Flint's plantation.
(d) William is Dr. Flint's field foreman.

2. What is the author's alias used in the story?
(a) Aunt Nancy.
(b) Aunt Marty.
(c) Linda Brent.
(d) Harriet Jacobs.

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

4. What does Mrs. Flint take away from Linda?
(a) Her new bike.
(b) Her new shirt.
(c) Her new bible.
(d) Her new shoes.

5. 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 be returned to slavery.
(b) To flee to another state.
(c) To be beaten by her master.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what age does Linda first discover that she is a slave?

2. What news does Linda grace Dr. Flint with on the day she is to move into her new house?

3. In Chapter 10, Dr. Flint is still determined to have his way with Linda. What plan does he devise to remove Linda from the watchful eyes of those who love her?

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

5. What do the slaveholders tell the slaves about life in the Northern states?

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