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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. Why does Saran say Sister Clinton was born?

2. What does Julia promise to do for Lizzy?

3. What does Moses hope to find in Johnson City?

4. What is unusual about Lizzy picking when we first meet her?

5. What is Foster's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the most startling thing to Muhammad about his captors?

2. What is the deepest feeling felt by Muhammad on the ship, and why?

3. What privileges are given to Muhammad while on the ship?

4. Why did Elijah and Abby fix up an old boat?

5. What does Master Lewis tell Mister Joe to do with Lem?

6. What kind of music does Abby love, and how does Saran feel about it?

7. Why does Lizzy go looking for Lem after everyone else is asleep?

8. What happens when Lizzy finds Lem after dark?

9. How do the other slaves say goodbye to Lizzy when she leaves Live Oaks?

10. What keeps Muhammad from sleeping at night while on the ship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

Essay Topic 2

Sacrifice is a theme that is very prevalent in this book. Who are the characters most affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 3

How does Luvenia use her trials to her advantage, and what leads her to her success?

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