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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Why is Linda overwhelmed by the big city sights and sounds?
(a) Linda is afraid she will be spotted by a slave hunter.
(b) Linda is sick and needs rest.
(c) Linda is not overwhelmed.
(d) This is Linda's first trip to a big city.

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

6. Who is finally able to purchase Linda's freedom for her?
(a) Mrs. Bruce.
(b) Linda.
(c) Benny.
(d) Aunt Marthy.

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

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

9. 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 Red Cross.
(c) The underground railroad society.
(d) The anti-slavery society.

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

11. What is Ellen's response to Linda's confession before Ellen returns to New York for boarding school?
(a) Ellen didn't care what her mother had to say.
(b) Ellen already knew the truth about her father.
(c) Ellen ran out of the house and never saw her mother again.
(d) Ellen denied the claims her mother made.

12. What obstacle does Linda face at her new job that is remedied by her new employer?
(a) She was unable to go outside.
(b) She was unable to provide nourishment for the child.
(c) She was unable to sew.
(d) She was unable to climb up and down the stairs.

13. Who writes the appendix?
(a) Harriet Jacobs.
(b) William Brett.
(c) Amy Post.
(d) Linda Brett.

14. Who offers to pay for Ellen's schooling?
(a) Mr. Sands.
(b) Aunt Marthy.
(c) William.
(d) Mrs. Hobbs.

15. Who pays the expenses for Aunt Nancy's funeral?
(a) Mrs. Flint.
(b) Linda.
(c) Aunt Marthy.
(d) Uncle Phillip.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mr. Thorpe write a letter to, telling this person Linda's whereabouts?

2. What is the Fugitive Slave Law?

3. Although Linda initially accepts the opportunity to escape, she is talked into staying. Who does Linda give her opportunity to?

4. What one lie does the author point out in the letter from Emily?

5. How does Mrs. Bruce react to the news that Linda confesses to her?

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