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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Linda unable to trust the captain in charge of her escape?
(a) She knows he is friends with Dr. Flint.
(b) She's been betrayed by too many other white people.
(c) He threatens to kill her.
(d) He tried to rape her.

2. Where is Ellen send to finish her schooling?
(a) A boarding school in New York.
(b) A boarding school in Virgina.
(c) A boarding school in England.
(d) A boarding school in Boston.

3. What event happens during Linda's first night in the big city that makes her aware of the differences between life in the North versus life in the South?
(a) Linda awakes to the sounds of carriages in the street.
(b) Linda awakes to the sounds of singing in the streets.
(c) Linda awakes to the sounds of a fire and is shocked to see that no one else wakes to help out.
(d) Linda awakes to the sounds of a mother crying in the streets.

4. Where is Linda's escape route from the South taking her first?
(a) New York.
(b) Boston.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Washington D.C.

5. Who terrifies Linda when she finds out that they are staying at a hotel in New York?
(a) Mr. and Mrs. Hobbs.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Bruce.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Dodge.
(d) Dr. and Mrs. Flint.

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

7. What group of people does Linda's host introduce her to in order to help her continue her journey to New York?
(a) The anti-slavery society.
(b) The Red Cross.
(c) The Catholic Church.
(d) The underground railroad society.

8. Which character dies while Linda is in hiding in Boston?
(a) Ellen.
(b) Mrs. Bruce.
(c) Aunt Marthy.
(d) Aunt Nancy.

9. How many days does Linda's journey take to reach her first destination?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 10 days.
(c) 48 days.
(d) 7 days.

10. How much is paid for Linda's freedom?
(a) $800.
(b) $300.
(c) $500.
(d) $100.

11. After Linda's reprimands, where does she begin having her meals?
(a) In her room.
(b) In the 'Jim Crowe' cars.
(c) Outside.
(d) Linda stopped eating.

12. What is the name of the escaped slave that Linda runs into on the streets of New York, that is also from her hometown?
(a) Jim.
(b) Luke.
(c) Larry.
(d) John.

13. What one lie does the author point out in the letter from Emily?
(a) That the family sold her son.
(b) That the family did not go to any trouble or expense to retrieve her.
(c) That the family was willing to sell her.
(d) That the family sold her daughter.

14. What family ends up employing Linda?
(a) Mr. and Mrs. Durham.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Hobbs.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Bruce.
(d) Mr. and Mrs. Flint.

15. For approximately how many years does Linda stay in hiding before an opportunity to escape arises?
(a) 7 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 1 year.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ellen fare while Linda is in England?

2. How is the author of the appendix related to the author of the story?

3. Even though Linda has made several attempts to avoid this person at the Hobbs' house, who requests to see her?

4. Why is Linda reprimanded for sitting with her employers at meal times?

5. After Linda's meeting with Ellen, whom does she begin looking for?

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