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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 arranges for Linda's escape?
(a) Her friend, Peter.
(b) Her master, Dr. Flint.
(c) Her daughter, Ellen.
(d) Her brother, William.

2. Who does Mr. Bruce want Linda to accompany to England?
(a) His cousin.
(b) Himself.
(c) Mary, his young daughter.
(d) Mrs. Bruce.

3. During Linda's meeting with the character in question #101, what information is discovered?
(a) Linda discovers that Mr. Sands has sold Ellen into slavery.
(b) Linda discovers that Aunt Nancy has died.
(c) Linda discovers that Dr. Flint is on his way to recapture her.
(d) Linda discovers that Benny has known about her hiding place for quite some time.

4. Where do William and Benny decide to move after Linda returns from England?
(a) California.
(b) Ohio.
(c) Georgia.
(d) Virginia.

5. 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 anti-slavery society.
(c) The underground railroad society.
(d) The Catholic Church.

Short Answer Questions

1. Linda changes her mind, and goes ahead and flees North when someone spots her. Who is it?

2. Why is Linda upset by some of Benny's remarks when he arrives in Boston?

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

4. How does Ellen fare while Linda is in England?

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

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. Why does Linda distrust the boat captain?

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

4. Describe in detail the similarities and differences between Steventon and slavery.

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

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

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

8. In Chapter 38, Linda returns to America to find that Benny has quit his apprenticeship and begun working on a whaling boat. What events cause Benny to leave?

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

10. Using details from the story to support your answer, describe why Linda awoke when she heard the fire alarms going off.

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