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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. Where is Mary Matilda Norcom attending school?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) New York.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) Chicago.

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

3. What do Dr. Norcom and James do when they realize Harriet is missing?
(a) Send the dogs to track her scent.
(b) Send out a posse.
(c) Set traps for her.
(d) Search ships.

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

5. How much money does Dr. Norcom want to borrow from Widow Blount to chase after Harriet in New York?
(a) $5,000.
(b) $1,000.
(c) $250.
(d) $500.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the woman who rents a room from Gran?

2. Why does Samuel Sawyer go to Washington?

3. Where will Dr. Norcom's son live after his marriage?

4. What does Harriet learn about Samuel Sawyer?

5. To whom does Gran give Harriet's ticket to stow away on the ship headed north?

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. Why is Harriet moved from Mrs. Blount's house, and where does she go?

3. Why does Harriet hide in the home of Mrs. Martha Blount and how long does she stay there?

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

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

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

7. Who is Harriet's Uncle Joseph?

8. Why do Harriet's children remain with her grandmother when she goes to Auburn?

9. When does Harriet begin writing to her Uncle Joseph?

10. What does Harriet see that lets her know that Dr. Norcom is still searching for her?

(see the answer keys)

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