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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 went to a family wedding.
(b) He started a new business.
(c) He wanted to buy some slaves.
(d) He was elected to Congress.

2. How much is the reward offered by Dr. Norcom for Harriet's return?
(a) $300.
(b) $1,000.
(c) $50.
(d) $100.

3. How does Harriet spend a lot of her time doing in her hiding place in Gran's house?
(a) Sewing.
(b) Writing.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Reading the Bible.

4. Lulu is almost attacked by which creature at Auburn?
(a) A fox.
(b) A snake.
(c) A dog.
(d) A wolf.

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

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

7. Which of the following is NOT included in the meal given to Harriet by the person in #80?
(a) Pork stew.
(b) Peach cobbler.
(c) Sweet corn.
(d) Buttered biscuits.

8. Who is Joseph?
(a) Harriet's uncle.
(b) Harriet's father.
(c) Harriet's brother.
(d) Harriet's son.

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

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

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

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

13. Which of the following does Samuel Sawyer NOT buy?
(a) Harriet.
(b) Joseph.
(c) John.
(d) Louisa.

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

15. Who is Aunt Betty's husband?
(a) Uncle Zeb.
(b) Uncle Stephen.
(c) Uncle Frankie.
(d) Uncle Henry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the woman Samuel Sawyer marries?

2. How long does Harriet stay at Widow Blount's house?

3. What is the city where Louisa lives?

4. Who does Harriet hope will buy her children after she runs away?

5. Which of the following does NOT bother Harriet about Samuel Sawyer's activity in #103?

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