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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. How are Aunt Marthy and Linda related?

2. How do Linda and William remain connected?

3. Who informs Linda that her children have been sold?

4. How are Benjamin and Linda related?

5. Where does Dr. Flint clearly believe Linda escapes to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Linda want it to appear that she fled to the Northern states?

2. Describe Linda's reaction when she finds out that Mr. Sands has married.

3. Explain why the pastor at the Episcopal Church is popular among slaves, but not popular among the slaveholders.

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

5. How does Linda try to reinforce Dr. Flint's belief that she has escaped to the Northern states?

6. Why does Linda turn down a marriage proposal to a free black man whom she was very much in love with?

7. Describe in detail the area that Linda hides in at her Aunt Marthy's house.

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

9. How does Mrs. Flint react when Linda tells her of Dr. Flint's advances?

10. What joyous news does Betty deliver to Linda pertaining to Linda's children?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 9, the author introduces the reader to some of the trials of a slave. Pick either a cruel or kind slaveholder and then list some of the qualities of that master. Then describe some of the trials a slave might or might not face living with either a cruel or kind slaveholder.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

When Linda flees North she discovers that racial prejudice resides there as well as in the South. Define prejudice and describe how it affected Linda's life.

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