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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Samuel Sawyer NOT buy?

2. Why does Samuel Sawyer go to Washington?

3. In whose home does Harriet hide in town?

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

5. Who is Dr. Norcom's son to whom Dr. Norcom gives Harriet?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Who is Harriet's Uncle Joseph?

6. Why does Mr. Sawyer take John to Washington, D.C.?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mary E. Lyons is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, and briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Harriet's grandmother, Molly Horniblow. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

Essay Topic 3

"Letters From a Slave Girl" is a classic example of historical fiction. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

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