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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Linda believe Dr. Flint's threats and promises?
(a) Dr. Flint never threatened or promised her anything.
(b) Linda knows he is dishonest.
(c) Linda was afraid to believe his promises.
(d) Linda knew his wife would not let him keep his promises.

2. Why do the slaves fear auction/hiring day?
(a) It takes away their property.
(b) It forces people to marry.
(c) It tears families apart.
(d) It forces the slaves to choose their owners.

3. What does Linda make for her children at Christmas?
(a) She does not make them anything.
(b) She draws them pictures of the North.
(c) She sews clothes and toys.
(d) She makes them cakes and cookies.

4. What is Mr. Sands' response to Linda's demands?
(a) He does not believe his children are slaves and would never treat them as such.
(b) He is going to take the children and raise them as his own.
(c) His hands are tied because the children still belong to Dr. Flint's daughter.
(d) He is going to sell the children into slavery.

5. Who finds it difficult to adjust to life in bondage in Chapter 2?
(a) Aunt Marthy.
(b) Linda.
(c) Susan.
(d) William.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tool does Linda use to make a hole in her hiding place?

2. What do the slaveholders tell the slaves about life in the Northern states?

3. How do Linda and William remain connected?

4. How does Mr. Sands feel about William's work ethic?

5. After Linda hides in the swamps, what is the location of her new hiding spot?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe in detail how Linda is bitten by a venomous snake.

2. Why is Linda ashamed to have her children baptized in the church?

3. What happens to Benjamin when he tries to escape from slavery?

4. List three to five examples of how slaves are humiliated and degraded by the slavery system.

5. Using examples from the text, explain why some slaves believe the lies told to them about the North.

6. Using examples from the text, give three instances supporting the author's claim that she had a happy childhood.

7. Why is this book an important piece of American literature?

8. How does Mrs. Sands react when she finds out the relationship between Mr. Sands and Benny and Ellen?

9. What joyous news does Betty deliver to Linda pertaining to Linda's children?

10. Describe some of the instances that occur on Mr. Litch's plantation.

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