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

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

3. Why is Linda upset by some of Benny's remarks when he arrives in Boston?
(a) She knew the remarks were true.
(b) She knew the remarks weren't true.
(c) She thought the remarks were mean.
(d) She thought the remarks were rude.

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

5. How does Ellen fare while Linda is in England?
(a) She was with Linda and was doing the same.
(b) She was doing poorly.
(c) She had left Boston and returned South.
(d) She was doing well.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two things does Linda immediately notice about Ellen?

2. What worries Linda about the Flints/Dodges?

3. Who arranges for Linda's escape?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the brief letter written by George Lowther included in the appendix? How does it differ from Mrs. Post's and Mrs. Child's statements?

2. What conditions force Linda to remain separated from her children?

3. Once arriving in Philadelphia, Linda has to face the reality that being free in the North still has its downside. What incidents cause Linda to accept this truth?

4. Describe in detail the letter that Emily Flint sends to Linda.

5. Describe in detail Linda's first meeting with Ellen in New York.

6. How does the plan for Linda's escape change twice?

7. Using details from the text, describe the plan Peter has for Linda's escape.

8. Using the text to support your answer, describe some of the ways Linda is discriminated against in Chapter 35 when she goes on vacation with the Bruces.

9. Using details from the text, describe how Linda's attitude evolves towards buying herself.

10. What are some of the reasons why Linda does not want to part from Ellen when Ellen has the opportunity to go to boarding school?

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