Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of Harriet Jacobs Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 109 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of Harriet Jacobs Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 109 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. By what nickname does Harriet call her daughter?

2. What is Samuel Sawyer's baby named?

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

4. What bites Harriet when she is hiding in the woods one night?

5. In whose home does Harriet hide in town?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Where does Harriet stay right after she escapes from Auburn, and how does she learn that there is a reward for her return?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Who is Uncle Stephen and what is presumed about him?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of struggle. Identify at least two instances about struggle in the book and then cite examples to support your answers.

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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