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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 man's name who dies a horrific way on Mr. Litch's plantation?
(a) John.
(b) Benjamin.
(c) James.
(d) William.

2. What item does the young Mrs. Flint deny an old feeble slave?
(a) His share of work.
(b) His clothing.
(c) His medication.
(d) His meat ration.

3. What does Linda's lover propose to do for her?
(a) He proposes to move into Aunt Marthy's.
(b) He proposes to marry her and wishes to buy her.
(c) He proposes to escape slavery with her.
(d) He proposes to sell her to another slaveholder.

4. What character is arrested on charges of helping Linda escape?
(a) Uncle Phillip.
(b) Ellen.
(c) Benny.
(d) Mr. Sands.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the author's alias used in the story?

2. Why does Linda risk coming out of hiding to talk to Mr. Sands?

3. How are Aunt Marthy and Linda related?

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

5. What is Benny bitten by, causing him to become seriously injured?

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