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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. Who continues to go out of his way to help Linda and her companion when they reach Philadelphia?

2. Where do William and Benny decide to move after Linda returns from England?

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

4. Linda changes her mind, and goes ahead and flees North when someone spots her. Who is it?

5. Why is Linda concerned about finding employment in Chapter 33?

Short Essay Questions

1. Providing detail from the text, describe Ellen's thoughts about her father.

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. 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?

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

6. Why is the brief letter written by George Lowther included in the appendix? How does it differ from Mrs. Post's and Mrs. Child's statements?

7. Using details from the text, describe why Fanny does not pity Linda.

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

9. Why is Linda skeptical of Mrs. Bruce buying her from Emily Dodge?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the positive and negative aspects of the church's roles in slavery?

Essay Topic 2

Define irony and list 5-10 examples of irony from the text.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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