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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 36, A Hairbreadth Escape.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Linda bring with her to the plantation?
(a) Ellen.
(b) Benny.
(c) Aunt Marthy.
(d) William.

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

3. On what mode of transportation does Linda continue her journey to New York?
(a) By train.
(b) By carriage.
(c) By foot.
(d) By boat.

4. Who does Linda send for while hiding in a Northern city?
(a) Benny.
(b) William.
(c) Ellen.
(d) Uncle Phillip.

5. Who is Mr. Thorpe grateful to for bestowing kindness onto him?
(a) Linda.
(b) Mrs. Hobbs.
(c) Ellen.
(d) Aunt Marthy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Linda give her children their father's last name?

2. How does Linda receive a venomous snake bite?

3. Why does Linda feel that Aunt Nancy is 'slowly murdered'?

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

5. Who writes Emily Flint's letter to Linda?

(see the answer key)

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