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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 happens to Linda when she reaches the age of 15?
(a) Linda escapes from slavery.
(b) Linda becomes pregnant.
(c) Dr. Flint allows Linda her freedom.
(d) Dr. Flint begins making advances toward her.

2. How does Linda receive a venomous snake bite?
(a) She was hiding from the Flints in a small room.
(b) She was hiding from the Flints in an attic.
(c) She was hiding from the Bretts in some bushes.
(d) She was hiding from the Flints in some bushes.

3. At what time of day are the slaves allowed to attend church?
(a) In the afternoon.
(b) At midmight.
(c) In the middle of the night.
(d) In the early morning.

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

5. What does Mr. Sands promise Aunt Marthy?
(a) To marry Linda.
(b) To take care of his children the best he could.
(c) To help Linda escape slavery.
(d) Not to beat Linda when he found out she was pregnant.

Short Answer Questions

1. How often does the town usually have a muster?

2. What is the author's purpose for writing this book?

3. What is the man's name who dies a horrific way on Mr. Litch's plantation?

4. Why do the slaves fear auction/hiring day?

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

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