Print
Word
PDF
|
| Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
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 occupation of the character Linda meets soon after she arrives at her first destination in the North?
2. Why is Linda overwhelmed by the big city sights and sounds?
3. Where is Ellen send to finish her schooling?
4. How much is paid for Linda's freedom?
5. Which character leaves with Linda when she escapes from the South?
Short Essay Questions
1. While walking on the street, Linda runs into an old friend from her hometown. His name is Luke and he's had a particularly hard life as a slave. What are some of the hardships Luke has to endure?
2. Describe in detail the similarities and differences between Steventon and slavery.
3. Why does Linda distrust the boat captain?
4. How does Linda's reaction to Dr. Flint's death differ from her grandmother's reaction?
5. 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?
6. Using details from the text, describe the plan Peter has for Linda's escape.
7. What are some of the hardships Aunt Nancy has to endure while being a slave in the Flint household?
8. Using the text to support your answer, describe Benny's first reaction to the North.
9. Using details from the story to support your answer, describe why Linda awoke when she heard the fire alarms going off.
10. Why doesn't Mrs. Hobbs want to give Ellen to Linda?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Linda is distraught when her Aunt Nancy suddenly dies. Linda claims that her Aunt Nancy was 'slowly murdered' from overwork and neglect. What are some of the effects of overwork and neglect on the body that were discussed in class?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
What are the positive and negative aspects of the church's roles in slavery?
|
This section contains 777 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) |
|
