The Underground Railroad (novel) Test | Final Test - Medium

Colson Whitehead
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 117 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Underground Railroad (novel) Test | Final Test - Medium

Colson Whitehead
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 117 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. What is the name of the Wells' housekeeper?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Mary.
(c) Emily.
(d) Fiona.

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

3. What building is burned down at the farm in "Indiana"?
(a) The butcher house.
(b) The library.
(c) The estate house.
(d) The chicken house.

4. What American belief is discussed by Ridgeway and Cora in "Tennessee"?
(a) Manifest Destiny.
(b) The Revolution.
(c) The American Dream.
(d) The Trail of Tears.

5. What is the reward on the reward notice that opens "Indiana"?
(a) $40.
(b) $45.
(c) $25.
(d) $50.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Martin's father?

2. How does Cora respond when the red-headed man asks if she needs anything in "The North"?

3. Who is the slave girl described in the wanted ad that opens "The North"?

4. Why was Cora taken to the Underground Railroad station blindfolded after Ridgeway was attacked?

5. Ridgeway takes a detour in Tennessee because they encounter a town that is quarantined as a result of what disease?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How is Mabel's flight described in "Mabel"?

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

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

6. How does Cora manage to escape from Ridgeway in "The North"?

7. How does the narrative transition in the chapter titled "Caesar"?

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

9. What happens when Cora is discovered in the home of the Wells?

10. How does Cora's relationship with Ethel evolve during her stay with the Wells?

(see the answer keys)

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