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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Linda wish to tell Ellen before she departs for boarding school?
(a) Linda wanted to tell Ellen the truth about Dr. Flint.
(b) Linda wanted to tell Ellen the truth about Emily Dodge.
(c) Linda wanted to tell Ellen the truth about Aunt Marthy.
(d) Linda wanted to tell Ellen the truth about her father.

3. Although Linda is saddened by the thought of sending her daughter off to boarding school, why does she still allow her to go?
(a) Linda wanted freedom from her responsiblities as a mother.
(b) Linda did not allow her to go.
(c) Linda wanted Ellen to have the best education possible.
(d) Linda did not want to limit Ellen's opportunities in life.

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

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

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

7. What job type, or title, does Linda secure?
(a) A job as a seamstress.
(b) Linda did not secure a job.
(c) A job as a cook.
(d) A job as a nursemaid.

8. After Linda receives the letter from the Flints, who comes to New York to look for her?
(a) Mrs. Flint.
(b) Emily Flint.
(c) Aunt Marthy.
(d) Dr. Flint.

9. In what part of New York does Linda meet up with Ellen?
(a) Long Island.
(b) Manhattan.
(c) Brooklyn.
(d) Bronx.

10. Who is Linda mad at for allowing themselves to be treated as second-class citizens?
(a) The African-American community.
(b) The escaped slave community.
(c) The nursemaid community.
(d) The Irish community.

11. What two things does Linda immediately notice about Ellen?
(a) She noticed that Ellen's care and education have been well-cared for.
(b) She noticed that Ellen did love her anymore and that she wanted to live with her father.
(c) She noticed that Ellen's care and education have been neglected.
(d) She noticed that Ellen's hair and face have been burned.

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

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

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

15. What city is the first stop on Linda's trip to England?
(a) South Wales.
(b) London.
(c) Liverpool.
(d) Steventon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What circumstances prevent Ellen from going to live with Linda?

2. Where does Linda leave Benny when she travels to England?

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

4. Why does Mrs. Flint want Aunt Nancy buried in a specific spot?

5. Who writes the appendix?

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