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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year is the appendix written?
(a) 1904.
(b) 1867.
(c) 1859.
(d) 1831.

2. When Linda has to go into hiding after The Fugitive Slave Law is enacted, whom does she take with her for protection?
(a) The Bruce's baby.
(b) Ellen.
(c) William.
(d) Benny.

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

4. Why is Linda concerned about finding employment in Chapter 33?
(a) She had no references.
(b) She had no skills.
(c) She did not know how to read or write.
(d) She had no living arrangements.

5. Where does Linda leave Benny when she travels to England?
(a) She took him with her.
(b) Sent him to live with his father in her hometown.
(c) To apprentice a trade.
(d) Left him to fend for himself.

6. In whose house does Linda meet her daughter?
(a) At the train station.
(b) At the dock.
(c) A former slave's house from her hometown.
(d) At an abolisher's house.

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

8. What worries Linda about the Flints/Dodges?
(a) That they are offering her her freedom.
(b) That they want to come visit her in Boston.
(c) That they are so well aware of her actions.
(d) That they plan to sell her children.

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

10. What is the occupation of the character Linda meets soon after she arrives at her first destination in the North?
(a) A senator.
(b) A minister.
(c) A student.
(d) A plantation owner.

11. Who does Linda run into on the street on her way to the Hobbs' residence?
(a) Mrs. Bruce.
(b) Benny.
(c) Mr. Thorpe.
(d) Ellen.

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

13. Who arranges for Linda's escape?
(a) Her daughter, Ellen.
(b) Her brother, William.
(c) Her friend, Peter.
(d) Her master, Dr. Flint.

14. Why does Linda feel that Aunt Nancy is 'slowly murdered'?
(a) Because she was beaten.
(b) Because she was imprisoned.
(c) Because she was neglected and overworked.
(d) Because she was starved.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During Linda's meeting with the character in question #101, what information is discovered?

2. Why does Linda no longer want to buy her freedom from the Flints/Dodges?

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

4. Who does Linda receive letters from quite often even though this person is illiterate?

5. Who terrifies Linda when she finds out that they are staying at a hotel in New York?

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