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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Harriet make for Lulu for Christmas?
(a) A plaid dress.
(b) Hair bands.
(c) Dolls.
(d) Pinafores.

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

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

4. Which of the following is NOT someone whom Dr. Norcom has had arrested?
(a) Gran.
(b) Lulu.
(c) Aunt Betty.
(d) John.

5. Who is Harriet's friend who works for the person in #80?
(a) Sis.
(b) Aggie.
(c) Ellie.
(d) Luna.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Samuel Sawyer go to Washington?

3. What does Gran plan to purchase with the money she makes by cooking?

4. Who is Aunt Betty's husband?

5. Why does Mrs. Norcom want Aunt Betty to be buried in the white cemetery?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Harriet hope Mr. Sawyer will do for her children and does it seem as if he is going to do it?

2. What does Harriet write to Uncle Joseph about Dr. Norcom's proposition to her?

3. Where does John tell Gran he is going a year after his escape?

4. What is Mrs. Sawyer's plan for Harriet's daughter, Louisa?

5. Why are John, Harriet's children and her Aunt Betty arrested, and who eventually buys them?

6. How does the cholera and smallpox epidemic of 1836-1837 impact Harriet and her family?

7. What choice does Harriet make regarding Dr. Norcom's proposition?

8. Who is Uncle Stephen and what is presumed about him?

9. Who is Harriet's Uncle Joseph?

10. What does Harriet say about the extremely restrictive quarters where she hides at Gran's house?

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