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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. How does the Flint family treat their slaves?
(a) With love.
(b) With cruelty.
(c) With kindness.
(d) With respect.

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

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

4. When does the slave auction and hiring day occur each year?
(a) January 15th.
(b) February 21st.
(c) December 25th.
(d) January 1st.

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

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

3. Which character sees Benjamin in New York?

4. The author anticipates that the reading public will judge her harshly for what action?

5. What is a muster?

(see the answer key)

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