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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is the gender of Linda's second child?
2. What is the main message behind Mr. Pike's sermons?
3. Who does Mr. Sands inform of his true relationship with Benny and Ellen?
4. What is posted within 24 hours of Linda's disappearance?
5. How are Aunt Marthy and Linda related?
Short Essay Questions
1. Linda meets with Mr. Sands before he heads off to Washington, D.C. Describe the conversation that occurs between Linda and Mr. Sands during this meeting.
2. Why is Linda sent to work on the young Mr. Flint's plantation?
3. In Chapter Two, Linda is sent to live with the Flints. Compare and contrast how the Flint household differs or is similar to Linda's first mistress' house.
4. In Chapter 20, how does Dr. Flint react when he discovers Linda's children living happily in town with their great-grandmother?
5. Why does Linda want it to appear that she fled to the Northern states?
6. Why is this book an important piece of American literature?
7. How does Linda try to reinforce Dr. Flint's belief that she has escaped to the Northern states?
8. Describe some of the instances that occur on Mr. Litch's plantation.
9. How does Benny justify that there must be a Santa Claus when another child tells him that Santa is fake?
10. Using examples from the text, give three instances supporting the author's claim that she had a happy childhood.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The Underground Railroad was an important infrastructure during Linda's era and during slavery in general. Although it was not mentioned specifically in the text, it did play an important role in Linda's escape. Citing examples from class discussions and research, describe the Underground Railroad and the importance of it during the slavery era. Determine how Linda used the Underground Railroad.
Essay Topic 2
Using examples from the text and discussion, list 10-20 ways that the slaveholders controlled their slaves.
Essay Topic 3
A common theme throughout the text was Linda's fear. She had several fears, such as avoiding Dr. Flint's sexual advances. What are some of Linda's other fears throughout her life?
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