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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mr. Sands inform of his true relationship with Benny and Ellen?
(a) William.
(b) Dr. Flint.
(c) Aunt Marthy.
(d) His new wife.

2. Why doesn't Linda believe Dr. Flint's threats and promises?
(a) Linda was afraid to believe his promises.
(b) Linda knew his wife would not let him keep his promises.
(c) Dr. Flint never threatened or promised her anything.
(d) Linda knows he is dishonest.

3. What name does Linda call her new hiding spot?
(a) Her library.
(b) Her bedroom.
(c) Her den.
(d) Her hole.

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

5. What does Linda take from her grandmother's house to make it appear as though she has run up North?
(a) Her grandmother.
(b) Her grandmother's money.
(c) Her belongings.
(d) Her children.

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

7. How do Linda and William remain connected?
(a) They remain connected through daily contact.
(b) They remain connected through letters.
(c) They do not remain connected.
(d) They remain connected through their children.

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

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

10. Whom does Aunt Marthy invite over for Christmas dinner?
(a) Linda.
(b) Dr. Flint.
(c) Uncle Phillip.
(d) Two slave hunters.

11. How do Linda and her grandmother feel when William is no longer a daily part of their lives?
(a) They feel nothing.
(b) They feel anger.
(c) They feel saddened.
(d) They feel happy.

12. Approximately how many slave children has Dr. Flint fathered?
(a) 26.
(b) 2.
(c) 0.
(d) 11.

13. Who does Linda send to try to dissuade Mr. Sands from his plans for her children?
(a) Her grandmother.
(b) Her uncle.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Dr. Flint.

14. Why is the author hesitant to write her book?
(a) She is afraid no one will believe her.
(b) She is self-conscious about her lack of formal education.
(c) She is not writing about facts.
(d) She is illiterate.

15. What item does the young Mrs. Flint deny an old feeble slave?
(a) His share of work.
(b) His medication.
(c) His meat ration.
(d) His clothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Sands feel about William's work ethic?

2. How does the person in question 85 react to Mr. Sands' news?

3. What is Benny bitten by, causing him to become seriously injured?

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

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

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