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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 writes the appendix?
(a) William Brett.
(b) Linda Brett.
(c) Harriet Jacobs.
(d) Amy Post.

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

3. Who complains about delivering meals to Linda?
(a) The servants.
(b) The white waiters.
(c) The other train passengers.
(d) The other nursemaids.

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

5. Why is Linda reprimanded for sitting with her employers at meal times?
(a) The tables were 'white only'.
(b) The other passengers complained.
(c) The family forbade her to sit with them.
(d) The other nursemaids thought she was rude.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who does Linda send for while hiding in a Northern city?

4. When Linda hears that someone from her hometown is coming to find her, where does Linda flee?

5. Who is Mr. Thorpe grateful to for bestowing kindness onto him?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe in detail the letter that Emily Flint sends to Linda.

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

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

5. 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?

6. After Aunt Nancy's untimely death, how does Mrs. Flint react?

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

8. Why is Linda asked to accompany Mary Bruce on her trip to England?

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

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

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