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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What honor is bestowed upon Uncle Phillip when he passes away?
(a) His remains were buried in a 'white only' cemetery.
(b) His remains were shipped North where he could claim freedom.
(c) His funeral was paid for by The Flints.
(d) His obituary runs in the local paper.

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

4. On what mode of transportation does Linda continue her journey to New York?
(a) By boat.
(b) By foot.
(c) By carriage.
(d) By train.

5. Left alone again, who does Linda go to work for after her return from England?
(a) Mr. and Mrs. Hobbs.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Bruce.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Dodge.
(d) Mr. and Mrs. Post.

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

7. How is the author of the appendix related to the author of the story?
(a) There was no relationship between the author and the person who wrote the appendix.
(b) He was a sibling.
(c) She was a friend.
(d) She was the author of the book herself.

8. What circumstances prevent Ellen from going to live with Linda?
(a) Ellen did not want to live with Linda.
(b) Linda did not want Ellen to live with her.
(c) Linda did not have a place for Ellen to live.
(d) Ellen was pregnant.

9. Who complains about delivering meals to Linda?
(a) The other train passengers.
(b) The white waiters.
(c) The servants.
(d) The other nursemaids.

10. When Linda goes into hiding in Boston, who lives with her there?
(a) William.
(b) Fanny.
(c) Mrs. Bruce.
(d) Both of her children.

11. After Linda's meeting with Ellen, whom does she begin looking for?
(a) Her uncle, Benjamin.
(b) Her friend, Fanny.
(c) Her brother, William.
(d) Her son, Benny.

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

13. Why does Mrs. Flint want Aunt Nancy buried in a specific spot?
(a) To cause Linda's family hardship.
(b) To punish her even in death.
(c) To show what a valuable servant she was.
(d) To show Aunt Marthy that she was in control.

14. Linda receives a letter from her legal owner shortly after her return from England. Who is Linda's legal owner?
(a) Mrs. Emily Dodge.
(b) Mr. Thorpe.
(c) Dr. Flint.
(d) Mrs. Flint.

15. Who does Linda meet soon after she arrives at her first destination in the North?
(a) Mr. Sands.
(b) Ellen Brett.
(c) Reverend Durham.
(d) Dr. Flint.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Linda leave Ellen when she travels to England?

2. What is the name of the escaped slave that Linda runs into on the streets of New York, that is also from her hometown?

3. Who writes Emily Flint's letter to Linda?

4. Who continues to go out of his way to help Linda and her companion when they reach Philadelphia?

5. Which character does Linda meet with before she departs on her journey North?

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