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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. Who continues to go out of his way to help Linda and her companion when they reach Philadelphia?
(a) A homeless man Linda meets on the street.
(b) William.
(c) The ship's captain.
(d) Peter.

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

3. Where does Linda leave Ellen when she travels to England?
(a) With a friend so she could attend school.
(b) Left Ellen with The Hobbs'.
(c) Sent Ellen to live with her father in her hometown.
(d) She took Ellen with her.

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

5. How does Mrs. Bruce react to the news that Linda confesses to her?
(a) She is sympathetic and assists Linda into hiding.
(b) She doesn't care one way or another.
(c) She is mad and tells Dr. Flint where to find Linda.
(d) She is shocked, and shuns Linda and her family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Even though Linda has made several attempts to avoid this person at the Hobbs' house, who requests to see her?

2. What is the name of the escaped slave that Linda runs into on the streets of New York, that is also from her hometown?

3. Left alone again, who does Linda go to work for after her return from England?

4. How does Linda escape from the South?

5. Although Linda is saddened by the thought of sending her daughter off to boarding school, why does she still allow her to go?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Mrs. Hobbs want to give Ellen to Linda?

2. What are some of the hardships Aunt Nancy has to endure while being a slave in the Flint household?

3. After avoiding Mr. Thorpe on several occasions, Mr. Thorpe insists that he and Linda meet. What does Mr. Thorpe tell Linda during this meeting?

4. Between trips with the Bruces, Linda goes to visit Ellen. She meets Ellen on the street and Ellen informs her that Mr. Thorpe is now staying with the Hobbs'. Why is Linda afraid of Mr. Thorpe?

5. Why does Linda take the job with Mr. and the new Mrs. Bruce?

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

7. To what lengths does Mrs. Bruce go to keep Linda employed?

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

9. 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?

10. Why does Linda distrust the boat captain?

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