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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By what nickname does Harriet call her daughter?
(a) Angel.
(b) Sis.
(c) Dolly.
(d) Lulu.

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

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

4. Where does Harriet hide at Widow Blount's house?
(a) Behind a false wall.
(b) In the cellar.
(c) In the attic.
(d) Under floorboards.

5. To whom does Gran give Harriet's ticket to stow away on the ship headed north?
(a) Essie.
(b) Belle.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Annie.

6. Who is the woman Samuel Sawyer marries?
(a) Lavinia.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Adele.
(d) Sarah.

7. What is a pattyroller?
(a) A pastry.
(b) A slave hunter.
(c) A politician.
(d) A religious zealot.

8. How many years will John be gone on a whaling ship?
(a) 5.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

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

10. Why is Harriet scared when she learns that John has escaped in the North?
(a) She thinks Samuel might sell her children out of anger.
(b) She is afraid John will be caught and hanged.
(c) She knows that she will never hear from him again.
(d) She is afraid he will try to come back for her.

11. Who is the man who walks Harriet to the wharf?
(a) Peter.
(b) Gabe.
(c) Henry.
(d) Sam.

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

13. What is presumed about Uncle Stephen?
(a) He is a thief.
(b) He is dead.
(c) He is a runaway.
(d) He is a derelict.

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

15. What can Harriet hear in her hiding place at Gran's house?
(a) Her children playing.
(b) A choir rehearsing.
(c) Men playing cards.
(d) Men drinking liquor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will happen to Harriet if she refuses Dr. Norcom's offer in #66?

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

3. In whose home does Harriet hide in town?

4. Why is Aunt Betty released from jail?

5. Where does Harriet stay at the home of the person in #80?

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