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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 32, The Meeting of Mother and Daughter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Linda's escape route from the South taking her first?
(a) New York.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Boston.
(d) Washington D.C.

2. Why does William accompany Mr. Sands to Washington?
(a) To escape from slavery.
(b) To be his assistant.
(c) To find Linda.
(d) To find Linda's children.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Linda meet soon after she arrives at her first destination in the North?

2. What does Linda's lover propose to do for her?

3. Linda changes her mind, and goes ahead and flees North when someone spots her. Who is it?

4. Whom does Aunt Marthy invite over for Christmas dinner?

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

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