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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 writes Emily Flint's letter to Linda?
2. Who does Mr. Thorpe write a letter to, telling this person Linda's whereabouts?
3. Even though Linda has made several attempts to avoid this person at the Hobbs' house, who requests to see her?
4. What one lie does the author point out in the letter from Emily?
5. Why does Mrs. Flint want Aunt Nancy buried in a specific spot?
Short Essay Questions
1. Using the text to support your answer, describe some of the ways Linda is discriminated against in Chapter 35 when she goes on vacation with the Bruces.
2. Using details from the story to support your answer, describe why Linda awoke when she heard the fire alarms going off.
3. What conditions force Linda to remain separated from her children?
4. Why does Amy Post write the appendix for Linda?
5. After Aunt Nancy's untimely death, how does Mrs. Flint react?
6. Describe how Mrs. Bruce reacts when she finds out that Linda is a fugitive slave.
7. Describe in detail the letter that Emily Flint sends to Linda.
8. How does the plan for Linda's escape change twice?
9. To what lengths does Mrs. Bruce go to keep Linda employed?
10. Why is Linda skeptical of Mrs. Bruce buying her from Emily Dodge?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
A common theme in anti-slavery text is an uneducated slave outwitting an educated Master. In what ways is this theme represented in "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl"?
Essay Topic 2
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?
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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