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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. Where does Harriet stay for a few days after she runs away?

2. How old is Harriet when she begins writing to Joseph in 1835?

3. Which of the following is NOT someone whom Dr. Norcom has had arrested?

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

5. Who is the woman Samuel Sawyer marries?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the reason Harriet comes out of her hiding place after several years?

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

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

7. How does John escape from slavery, and what does a neighbor say to Gran to comfort her regarding his absence?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Create a brief character study of Louisa. 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

Racial prejudice takes on an almost human persona in this book. What were the sources of prejudice in the story? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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