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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Samuel Sawyer go to Washington?
(a) He started a new business.
(b) He wanted to buy some slaves.
(c) He was elected to Congress.
(d) He went to a family wedding.

2. How many years has Harriet been in hiding since she left the Auburn plantation?
(a) 10.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 7.

3. What bites Harriet when she is hiding in the woods one night?
(a) Mosquitoes.
(b) A snake.
(c) A rabid dog.
(d) A spider.

4. Where will Dr. Norcom's son live after his marriage?
(a) Sycamore Plantation.
(b) Auburn Plantation.
(c) Magnolia Place Plantation.
(d) Edgewood Plantation.

5. Who is Dr. Norcom's son to whom Dr. Norcom gives Harriet?
(a) Henry.
(b) John.
(c) William.
(d) James.

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

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

8. 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 it has better security.
(c) Because Aunt Betty meant so much to the Norcom family.
(d) So her slave can be buried at the foot of her own grave.

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

10. How many times did Joseph run away before finally disappearing?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 8.
(d) 5.

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

12. Who is the girl who may have caught sight of Harriet in Gran's house?
(a) Maggie.
(b) Jenny.
(c) Celeste.
(d) Elizabeth.

13. What does Gran plan to purchase with the money she makes by cooking?
(a) A new stove.
(b) Freedom for Joseph and Louisa.
(c) Kitchen curtains.
(d) New dishes.

14. Who is Aunt Sue Bent's daughter who has run away?
(a) Maisie.
(b) Etta.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Junie.

15. Which of the following does NOT bother Harriet about Samuel Sawyer's activity in #103?
(a) Her children may be losing their freedom.
(b) She is not invited to attend.
(c) Her children are losing their father.
(d) Harriet is losing the only white man she felt safe with.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the cause of Aunt Betty's death?

2. What do Dr. Norcom and James do when they realize Harriet is missing?

3. What is Harriet's daughter's name?

4. How many years will John be gone on a whaling ship?

5. Why is Harriet scared when she learns that John has escaped in the North?

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