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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. Who does Linda have an affair with to thwart Dr. Flint's plan?
(a) Mr. Flint.
(b) Mr. Lover.
(c) Mr. Jones.
(d) Mr. Sands.

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

3. Why is the author hesitant to write her book?
(a) She is self-conscious about her lack of formal education.
(b) She is afraid no one will believe her.
(c) She is not writing about facts.
(d) She is illiterate.

4. Who exposes Linda to the hardships of slavery for the first time?
(a) Harriet Jacobs.
(b) Dr. Flint.
(c) William Brent.
(d) Aunt Marthy.

5. What is the author's purpose for writing this book?
(a) She hopes to help change the destiny of the millions of women who still live in slavery.
(b) She hopes to aid the slaveholders.
(c) She wants to be rich.
(d) She thinks she is a great writer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Linda convince her lover to do?

2. Approximately how many slave children has Dr. Flint fathered?

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

4. What is a muster?

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

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