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

2. Left alone again, who does Linda go to work for after her return from England?
(a) Mr. and Mrs. Hobbs.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Bruce.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Post.
(d) Mr. and Mrs. Dodge.

3. What is the author's purpose for writing the appendix?
(a) She wanted to make money.
(b) She wanted to refute what Linda said.
(c) She wanted to back up Linda's claims.
(d) He wanted to criticize the author.

4. Who does Mr. Thorpe write a letter to, telling this person Linda's whereabouts?
(a) Dr. Flint.
(b) Aunt Marthy.
(c) Mrs. Jones.
(d) Mrs. Dobbs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who complains about delivering meals to Linda?

2. On what mode of transportation does Linda continue her journey to New York?

3. How does Mrs. Bruce react to the news that Linda confesses to her?

4. Where does Linda leave Ellen when she travels to England?

5. Which character does Linda meet with before she departs on her journey North?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. Why does Amy Post write the appendix for Linda?

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

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

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

7. Using details from the text, describe why Fanny does not pity Linda.

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

9. 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?

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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