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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 does not devise any plan because he does not want Linda.
(b) Dr. Flint does not devise any plan because he could care less what others think of his relationship with Linda.
(c) Dr. Flint plans to build her a home several miles from town.
(d) Dr. Flint plans to forbid her from ever leaving his house.

2. Where does Dr. Flint clearly believe Linda escapes to?
(a) The free states.
(b) Canada.
(c) England.
(d) Nowhere. Linda never escaped.

3. Whom does Linda teach to read despite the fear of being caught?
(a) Aunt Marthy.
(b) William.
(c) Uncle Fred.
(d) Mr. Sands.

4. How many miles does Linda have to walk to see her family?
(a) One mile.
(b) Ten miles.
(c) Twenty miles.
(d) Six miles.

5. Linda's second child reveals the identity of which character?
(a) Her master.
(b) Her grandfather.
(c) Her grandmother.
(d) Her father.

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

7. Who does Linda have an affair with to thwart Dr. Flint's plan?
(a) Mr. Jones.
(b) Mr. Sands.
(c) Mr. Lover.
(d) Mr. Flint.

8. Which of the following terms best describes good, kind slaveholders?
(a) Rare.
(b) Do not exist.
(c) All slaveholders are good and kind.
(d) Common.

9. Who finds it difficult to adjust to life in bondage in Chapter 2?
(a) Aunt Marthy.
(b) William.
(c) Susan.
(d) Linda.

10. What does William do when he is in Washington?
(a) He kills Mr. Sands.
(b) He escapes from slavery.
(c) He helps Linda escape from slavery.
(d) Nothing. William does not go to Washington.

11. Who buys Linda's children from the Flints?
(a) No one, because Linda's children are free.
(b) Mr. Sands.
(c) Aunt Marthy.
(d) Linda.

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

13. How does the person in question 85 react to Mr. Sands' news?
(a) She wants to sell the children into slavery.
(b) He wants to raise the children as his own.
(c) He wants to sell the children into slavery.
(d) She wants to raise Benny as her own.

14. The sexual abuse of young female slaves is...?
(a) Never occurs.
(b) Not mentioned in the story.
(c) Rare.
(d) Commonplace.

15. How does Linda receive a venomous snake bite?
(a) She was hiding from the Flints in a small room.
(b) She was hiding from the Flints in an attic.
(c) She was hiding from the Bretts in some bushes.
(d) She was hiding from the Flints in some bushes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the author's purpose for writing this book?

2. What happens to Linda when she reaches the age of 15?

3. What is a muster?

4. What does Linda make for her children at Christmas?

5. Why doesn't Linda tell her family about her hiding place?

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