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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 Mrs. Flint want Aunt Nancy buried in a specific spot?
(a) To punish her even in death.
(b) To show what a valuable servant she was.
(c) To show Aunt Marthy that she was in control.
(d) To cause Linda's family hardship.

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

3. What horrific truth does Linda learn about Ellen's situation with the Hobbs'?
(a) Linda learned that Ellen was being beaten.
(b) Linda learned that Ellen was still a slave.
(c) Linda learned that Ellen was being raped by Mr. Hobbs.
(d) Linda learned that Ellen loved the Hobbs' more than her own mother.

4. Who else also writes a brief paragraph in the appendix?
(a) George W. Lowther.
(b) Dr. Flint.
(c) Mr. Sands.
(d) William Brett.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the author's purpose for writing the appendix?

2. What information does Linda tell Mrs. Bruce before she leaves the family?

3. Why does Linda no longer want to buy her freedom from the Flints/Dodges?

4. What honor is bestowed upon Uncle Phillip when he passes away?

5. Who complains about delivering meals to Linda?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Linda distrust the boat captain?

4. 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?

5. While walking on the street, Linda runs into an old friend from her hometown. His name is Luke and he's had a particularly hard life as a slave. What are some of the hardships Luke has to endure?

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

7. How does Linda's reaction to Dr. Flint's death differ from her grandmother's reaction?

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

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

10. 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?

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