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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. Why do Benny and Ellen believe in Santa Claus?
(a) They needed something hopeful in their lives.
(b) They wanted to tease the other children.
(c) They didn't still believe in Santa Claus.
(d) They received many gifts even though their mother 'was far away'.

2. Who does Mr. Thorpe write a letter to, telling this person Linda's whereabouts?
(a) Aunt Marthy.
(b) Mrs. Dobbs.
(c) Mrs. Jones.
(d) Dr. Flint.

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

4. What part of Linda's life is unusually happy for a slave?
(a) Her tweens.
(b) Her childhood.
(c) Her adolesence.
(d) Her adulthood.

5. Why is Linda upset by some of Benny's remarks when he arrives in Boston?
(a) She thought the remarks were mean.
(b) She thought the remarks were rude.
(c) She knew the remarks weren't true.
(d) She knew the remarks were true.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following terms best describes good, kind slaveholders?

2. What tool does Linda use to make a hole in her hiding place?

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

4. What work does William perform for Dr. Flint?

5. Who finds it difficult to adjust to life in bondage in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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