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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. When Linda hears that someone from her hometown is coming to find her, where does Linda flee?
(a) England.
(b) Albany.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Boston.

2. What country is Linda's new employer from?
(a) Greece.
(b) America.
(c) Germany.
(d) England.

3. Who does Linda meet soon after she arrives at her first destination in the North?
(a) Reverend Durham.
(b) Ellen Brett.
(c) Mr. Sands.
(d) Dr. Flint.

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

5. Who does Linda send for while hiding in a Northern city?
(a) Ellen.
(b) William.
(c) Uncle Phillip.
(d) Benny.

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. Where is Linda's escape route from the South taking her first?

3. Who does Mr. Thorpe write a letter to, telling this person Linda's whereabouts?

4. How much is paid for Linda's freedom?

5. Why does Mrs. Flint want Aunt Nancy buried in a specific spot?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

5. 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?

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

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

8. 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?

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

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