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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. What is the worst menace Harriet and the others face while waiting in the swamp?
2. What does Harriet make for Lulu for Christmas?
3. What is Harriet's daughter's name?
4. Where will Dr. Norcom's son live after his marriage?
5. How much money does Dr. Norcom want to borrow from Widow Blount to chase after Harriet in New York?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why do Harriet's children remain with her grandmother when she goes to Auburn?
2. Why does Mr. Sawyer take John to Washington, D.C.?
3. What is Mrs. Sawyer's plan for Harriet's daughter, Louisa?
4. When does Harriet begin writing to her Uncle Joseph?
5. What does Harriet see that lets her know that Dr. Norcom is still searching for her?
6. What is the reason Harriet comes out of her hiding place after several years?
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. Where does Harriet stay right after she escapes from Auburn, and how does she learn that there is a reward for her return?
9. Why are John, Harriet's children and her Aunt Betty arrested, and who eventually buys them?
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
"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?
Essay Topic 2
Explain the core reasons for the slave rebellion in 1831. What were some of the violent things that happened? Who was Nat Turner and how did he pay for his role in the uprising?
Essay Topic 3
The author showed more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book and then explain why the examples support the theme.
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