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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 24, The Candidate for Congress | Chapter 25, Competition in Cunning.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why doesn't Linda believe Dr. Flint's threats and promises?
(a) Linda knew his wife would not let him keep his promises.
(b) Dr. Flint never threatened or promised her anything.
(c) Linda was afraid to believe his promises.
(d) Linda knows he is dishonest.

4. Who buys Linda's children from the Flints?
(a) Linda.
(b) Mr. Sands.
(c) No one, because Linda's children are free.
(d) Aunt Marthy.

5. Why does Linda never go hungry?
(a) Linda is her slaveholder's favorite.
(b) Linda is not a slave and is able to provide her own food.
(c) Linda's grandmother provides her with extra food.
(d) Linda is a cook and steals food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a muster?

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

3. Who offers to hide Linda after she has hidden in the bushes?

4. What event happens to Linda during her second winter in her den?

5. Who does Linda have an affair with to thwart Dr. Flint's plan?

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