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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 has signed the reward poster in "Tennessee"?

2. Who wins the shucking competition in "Indiana"?

3. Who is the black driver of Ridgeway's wagon in "Tennessee"?

4. Who shoots Jasper in "Tennessee"?

5. Who teaches the lessons that Cora attends in "Indiana"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ridgeway take Cora into Tennessee?

2. How is Cora's relationship with Royal illustrated in "Indiana"?

3. What is significant about the allusions to Gulliver's Travels in The Underground Railroad?

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

5. What news does Sam relate during his visit in "Indiana"?

6. How is the setting described when Cora exits the train station in "The North"?

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

8. What leads to Mabel's death, as revealed in "Mabel"?

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

10. What does Cora observe about Fiona from the attic in "North Carolina"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character of Sam in The Underground Railroad. Where does Cora meet Sam? How does Sam help Cora and Caesar? What information does Sam relate when he later visits Cora at Valentine farm?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the historical context of The Underground Railroad. What were the laws and regulations like in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Indiana at this time historically? How important is it to understand the historical context in order to follow the novel's plot?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the author's use of symbolism and imagery in The Underground Railroad. What are some prominent symbols that appear in the work? What do they represent? What are examples of similes, metaphors, and onomatopoeia used? How do these examples serve the work?

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