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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who on the wagon is described as always singing in the beginning of "Tennessee"?
(a) Chester.
(b) Lovey.
(c) Jasper.
(d) Caesar.

2. Where is the Wells' housekeeper from?
(a) France.
(b) Nigeria.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Scotland.

3. What crop is most associated with the dependents of American whites on slavery?
(a) Indica.
(b) Rice.
(c) Sugar.
(d) Cotton.

4. What shape is the scar that is described on the runaway's temple in the wanted ad in "The North"?
(a) Star-shaped.
(b) Moon-shaped.
(c) V-shpaed.
(d) Triangle-shaped.

5. What is the rewaard that is listed on the wanted poster in the opening of "Tennessee"?
(a) $50.
(b) $40.
(c) $25.
(d) $30.

Short Answer Questions

1. What county is listed on the reward poster in "Tennessee"?

2. Who led the Southampton Insurrection?

3. Where did Sam end up driving trains on the Underground Railroad after he left South Carolina?

4. Who has signed the reward poster in "Tennessee"?

5. Why did Old Randall sell Moses's mother off?

Short Essay Questions

1. What converation takes place between Cora and Valentine in the library in "Indiana"?

2. What does Ridgeway tell Cora about Caesar in "Tennessee"?

3. How does the "Wanted" posting differ in "The North" from the ones in previous chapters?

4. How is Valentine farm described? Where is it located?

5. What gift does Royal give to Cora in "Indiana"? Why is this significant?

6. What are the "close calls" that could have led to Cora's discovery in "North Carolina"?

7. Why does Ridgeway take Cora into Tennessee?

8. What happens during the ambush at Ridgeway's wagon in "Tennessee"?

9. What is "Manifest Destiny" and how is it discussed in the novel?

10. How does Cora make her way outside of the Underground Railroad in "The North"?

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