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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 exposes Linda to the hardships of slavery for the first time?
(a) William Brent.
(b) Dr. Flint.
(c) Aunt Marthy.
(d) Harriet Jacobs.

2. Why doesn't the character in question #105 feel any pity for Linda when told about Linda's living conditions for the past several years?
(a) William did not pity Linda because he had much harder trials in slavery then she did.
(b) Fanny did not pity Linda because Fanny was upset to never have the opporunity to see her children again.
(c) Benny did not pity Linda because he was angry at his mother for hiding from him.
(d) Ellen did not pity Linda because she was mad at Linda for not telling her where she was hiding.

3. In Chapter 10, Dr. Flint is still determined to have his way with Linda. What plan does he devise to remove Linda from the watchful eyes of those who love her?
(a) Dr. Flint plans to build her a home several miles from town.
(b) Dr. Flint plans to forbid her from ever leaving his house.
(c) Dr. Flint does not devise any plan because he could care less what others think of his relationship with Linda.
(d) Dr. Flint does not devise any plan because he does not want Linda.

4. How often does the town usually have a muster?
(a) Once a month.
(b) Twice each year.
(c) Once a year.
(d) Once every five years.

5. The author anticipates that the reading public will judge her harshly for what action?
(a) Lying to her slaveholder.
(b) Having an affair.
(c) Escaping to the North.
(d) Bearing children out of wedlock.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mr. Thorpe grateful to for bestowing kindness onto him?

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

3. What does Dr. Flint do with the item Linda sends to her grandmother?

4. When Linda goes into hiding in Boston, who lives with her there?

5. Whom does Linda teach to read despite the fear of being caught?

(see the answer key)

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