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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. How is Harriet dressed when she leaves Widow Blount's house?
2. Who is the maid at Widow Blount's house who becomes nosy and tries to find Harriet?
3. Where does Harriet stay for a few days after she runs away?
4. Harriet recalls visiting __________________ in jail.
5. Where will Dr. Norcom's son live after his marriage?
Short Essay Questions
1. Where does John tell Gran he is going a year after his escape?
2. How does the cholera and smallpox epidemic of 1836-1837 impact Harriet and her family?
3. Why does Harriet hide in the home of Mrs. Martha Blount and how long does she stay there?
4. What is the reason Harriet comes out of her hiding place after several years?
5. What does Harriet say about the extremely restrictive quarters where she hides at Gran's house?
6. How does John escape from slavery, and what does a neighbor say to Gran to comfort her regarding his absence?
7. What choice does Harriet make regarding Dr. Norcom's proposition?
8. What does Harriet see that lets her know that Dr. Norcom is still searching for her?
9. What is Mrs. Sawyer's plan for Harriet's daughter, Louisa?
10. What hope does Harriet have for her children when she decides to run away from Auburn?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Create a brief character study of Harriet. 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 2
Describe Dr. Norcom. What is his role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by developing Dr. Norcom's character in the novel?
Essay Topic 3
Describe Samuel Sawyer. What is his role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by developing Samuel Sawyer's character in the novel?
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