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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. Who is the woman Samuel Sawyer marries?

2. Where does Harriet stay at the home of the person in #80?

3. Who is Aunt Sue Bent's daughter who has run away?

4. Who is the man who walks Harriet to the wharf?

5. By what nickname does Harriet call her daughter?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Who is Harriet's Uncle Joseph?

7. What is Mrs. Sawyer's plan for Harriet's daughter, Louisa?

8. Why does Mr. Sawyer take John to Washington, D.C.?

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

10. Why are John, Harriet's children and her Aunt Betty arrested, and who eventually buys them?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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

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