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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 41, Free at Last.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does the slave auction and hiring day occur each year?
(a) January 1st.
(b) December 25th.
(c) January 15th.
(d) February 21st.

2. When Linda hears that someone from her hometown is coming to find her, where does Linda flee?
(a) Boston.
(b) Albany.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) England.

3. Who is staying at the Hobbs' house when Linda goes to visit Ellen?
(a) William.
(b) Mr. Thorpe.
(c) Aunt Marthy.
(d) Dr. Flint.

4. What does the letter from Linda's legal owner state?
(a) That Aunt Marthy was returned to slavery.
(b) That she was 'cordially invited' to join them on their plantation in Virgina.
(c) That Benny and Ellen had been captured and sold.
(d) That Linda was no longer a slave.

5. Although Linda initially accepts the opportunity to escape, she is talked into staying. Who does Linda give her opportunity to?
(a) Fanny.
(b) Aunt Marthy.
(c) Ellen.
(d) No One.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When Linda has to go into hiding after The Fugitive Slave Law is enacted, whom does she take with her for protection?

4. How does Linda escape from the South?

5. What country is Linda's new employer from?

(see the answer key)

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