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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why will Louisa be sent to Brooklyn?
(a) To accompany Lavinia on a shopping trip.
(b) To learn a trade.
(c) To be a maid to Samuel's sister.
(d) To live with Samuel's cousin.

2. What does Harriet learn about Samuel Sawyer?
(a) He is very ill.
(b) He has moved to Europe.
(c) He has died.
(d) He is getting married.

3. In whose home does Harriet hide in town?
(a) Caroline Birdwell's.
(b) Emily Brown's.
(c) Ellen Fairchild's.
(d) Martha Blout's.

4. What is Samuel Sawyer's baby named?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Laura.
(c) Daisy.
(d) Evangeline.

5. What does Harriet have sent to Dr. Norcom from Canada?
(a) Maple syrup.
(b) Cheddar cheese.
(c) A letter.
(d) A book.

6. Which of the following does Harriet NOT make in preparation for the arrival of James and his new wife?
(a) Tablecloths.
(b) Flower arrangements.
(c) Towels.
(d) Sheets.

7. Who is the woman who rents a room from Gran?
(a) Sally.
(b) Vergie.
(c) Millie.
(d) Ellen.

8. How old is Harriet when she begins writing to Joseph in 1835?
(a) 21.
(b) 16.
(c) 25.
(d) 12.

9. What is the reason Harriet comes out of her hiding place for the first time in years?
(a) To sew Ellen's wedding dress.
(b) To say goodbye to Louisa.
(c) To attend Gran's funeral.
(d) To have Christmas dinner.

10. Where does Dr. Norcom periodically to search for Harriet?
(a) Chicago
(b) New York.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Cincinnati.

11. What is the cause of Aunt Betty's death?
(a) Gunshot.
(b) Stroke.
(c) Drowning.
(d) Cancer.

12. How long does Harriet stay at Widow Blount's house?
(a) 22 days.
(b) 2 months.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 6 weeks.

13. Dr. Norcom offers to give Harriet's children their freedom if ________________________.
(a) Harriet moves into the cottage in the woods.
(b) Harriet will help deliver babies on the plantation.
(c) Harriet will agree to take care of his sick wife.
(d) Harriet will come back to the house.

14. Where does Harriet stay at the home of the person in #80?
(a) A smokehouse.
(b) A chapel.
(c) A storeroom.
(d) A shed.

15. Why does Mrs. Norcom want Aunt Betty to be buried in the white cemetery?
(a) Because there are no available plots in the black cemetery.
(b) Because Aunt Betty meant so much to the Norcom family.
(c) Because it has better security.
(d) So her slave can be buried at the foot of her own grave.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harriet make for Lulu for Christmas?

2. Lulu is almost attacked by which creature at Auburn?

3. Where does Harriet stay for a few days after she runs away?

4. Which of the following does Samuel Sawyer NOT buy?

5. What is presumed about Uncle Stephen?

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