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

2. 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?
(a) Dr. Flint plans to forbid her from ever leaving his house.
(b) Dr. Flint does not devise any plan because he does not want Linda.
(c) Dr. Flint does not devise any plan because he could care less what others think of his relationship with Linda.
(d) Dr. Flint plans to build her a home several miles from town.

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

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

5. The sexual abuse of young female slaves is...?
(a) Not mentioned in the story.
(b) Rare.
(c) Commonplace.
(d) Never occurs.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which character sees Benjamin in New York?

4. What happens to Linda when she reaches the age of 15?

5. Who does Linda fall in love with?

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