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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Brent's deceiving letters home, Dr. Flint writes to the major of which city in search of her?
(a) Arlington.
(b) Boston.
(c) Princeton.
(d) Marblehead.

2. By what animal is Benny bitten while Brent hides in her grandmother's attic?
(a) Badger.
(b) Raccoon.
(c) Wolf.
(d) Dog.

3. What is the name of the young man that helps Brent find her way in Chapter 20?
(a) Charles.
(b) James.
(c) Peter.
(d) William.

4. Brent learns that prior to William running away, Mr. Sands had intended to free him in how many years?
(a) 8.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

5. How long do Brent and Ellen support themselves in Boston?
(a) 15 months.
(b) 8 months.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 2 years.

6. What is the name of the ship on which Douglass is sent from Baltimore to St. Michael's?
(a) Marie-Claire.
(b) Henrietta.
(c) Nancy.
(d) Amanda.

7. In his discussion of his childhood, what does Douglass say is the name of the man who owns his mother?
(a) Mr. Gale.
(b) Mr. Stewart.
(c) Mr. Cage.
(d) Mr. Winthrop.

8. What is the name of the woman who kills a slave for not staying awake all night to watch the baby in Chapter 4?
(a) Mrs. Hicks.
(b) Mrs. Michaels.
(c) Mrs. Cantor.
(d) Mrs. Giles.

9. How old is Ellen when Dr. Flint throws her in jail in an attempt to get information on Brent's whereabouts?
(a) 7.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

10. In Chapter 28, Brent mentions that her Aunt Nancy was allowed to marry at what age?
(a) 13.
(b) 16.
(c) 20.
(d) 25.

11. A slaveholder tries to scare Brent by telling her he saw a friend of hers in miserable conditions in which Free State?
(a) Louisiana.
(b) Kentucky.
(c) Alabama.
(d) New York.

12. What is the name of Ellen's companion when Brent finds her in New York?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Leah.
(c) Henrietta.
(d) Nancy.

13. According to Chapter 2, which of the following were NOT children of Douglass' master?
(a) Andrew.
(b) Henrietta.
(c) Lucretia.
(d) Richard.

14. With what friend does Brent reunite in Chapter 40?
(a) John.
(b) Mark.
(c) Peter.
(d) Luke.

15. Upon arriving at the Auld household, Douglass learns that he is to care for their young child by what name?
(a) Thomas.
(b) William.
(c) James.
(d) Charles.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the Bruce house, what is the name of the baby for whom Brent cares?

2. How many slaves has Mrs. Auld had prior to Douglass' arrival?

3. What is the name of the friend with whom Brent is reunited on the ship as she runs away?

4. What city do the Brent and the Bruce family first visit on their trip together?

5. According to his discussion of his childhood, what is the name of Douglass' mother?

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