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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. The sexual abuse of young female slaves is...?

2. How often does the town usually have a muster?

3. Which of the following terms best describes good, kind slaveholders?

4. The author anticipates that the reading public will judge her harshly for what action?

5. What is the author's alias used in the story?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Benny justify that there must be a Santa Claus when another child tells him that Santa is fake?

2. In Chapter 20, how does Dr. Flint react when he discovers Linda's children living happily in town with their great-grandmother?

3. How does Mrs. Sands react when she finds out the relationship between Mr. Sands and Benny and Ellen?

4. Why is this book an important piece of American literature?

5. Why is Linda ashamed to have her children baptized in the church?

6. Using examples from the text, give three instances supporting the author's claim that she had a happy childhood.

7. Using examples from the text, explain why some slaves believe the lies told to them about the North.

8. Describe William's feelings toward Mr. Sands.

9. What happens to Benjamin when he tries to escape from slavery?

10. List three to five examples of how slaves are humiliated and degraded by the slavery system.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In one of his letters to Linda, Dr. Flint claims that he has never, nor would never go through any attempts to capture Linda and return her to slavery. Linda and the reader know otherwise. What are some of the attempts Dr. Flint uses to try and capture Linda? Why does Dr. Flint lie?

Essay Topic 2

Linda Brent chooses to run away from her Master/Mistress. Is this decision selfish? How does Jacobs' choice affect her family and her children? Is it fair to her children for Linda to hide from them for nearly seven years? Use details from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter One, Childhood, Ms. Brent describes the events of her childhood. Using the text to support your answer, why does the author feel that her childhood is an unusually happy one? Are there any incidents that could refute this claim?

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