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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. In whose home does Harriet hide in town?
2. Dr. Norcom offers to give Harriet's children their freedom if ________________________.
3. Who is the woman who rents a room from Gran?
4. How much is the reward offered by Dr. Norcom for Harriet's return?
5. Why does Samuel Sawyer go to Washington?
Short Essay Questions
1. What hope does Harriet have for her children when she decides to run away from Auburn?
2. What is Mrs. Sawyer's plan for Harriet's daughter, Louisa?
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 is the reason Harriet comes out of her hiding place after several years?
6. What does Harriet hope Mr. Sawyer will do for her children and does it seem as if he is going to do it?
7. How does John escape from slavery, and what does a neighbor say to Gran to comfort her regarding his absence?
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 is Harriet moved from Mrs. Blount's house, and where does she go?
10. What does Harriet write to Uncle Joseph about Dr. Norcom's proposition to her?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain Mary E. Lyons' use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author used them where she did.
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
Mary E. Lyons is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, and briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.
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