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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 old is Harriet's daughter in 1835?

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

3. How does Harriet spend a lot of her time doing in her hiding place in Gran's house?

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

5. What does Harriet learn about Samuel Sawyer?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the rampant racial bigotry in the South in the mid-19th century. What were some of the spoken and unspoken rules of behavior that people like Harriet and her family had to endure? How did bigotry ruin families and communities? What are some of the scars--physical and emotional--resulting from racial prejudice during this period?

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

Explain the Fugitive Slave Laws passed in 1850. Why would people like Harriet have been frightened by the laws even though they were no longer living in the South?

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