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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. In Chapter 1, when Hiram thinks he see his mother, what dance is she doing?

2. In Chapter 4, when did Hiram and Maynard leave to go to the races?

3. What does a baker give Hiram in Chapter 15?

4. In Chapter 6, where does Thena find Hiram?

5. in Chapter 4, what did Hiram give Georgie that he had carved for Georgie's son?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 4, how did Hiram feel as he walked up the back staircase of Lockless?

2. In Chapter 1, what happens to Hiram and Maynard when the bridge breaks and they fall into the river?

3. At the races in Chapter 4, where was Maynard's place and why was it humilitating?

4. In Chapter 9, how do Hiram and Sophia spend their first night in the hands of Ryland's Hounds?

5. When Hawkins introduces Hiram in Chapter 15, what does he say about Hiram?

6. In Chapter 6, where does Hiram find something to do and what does he do?

7. What advice did Thena give Hiram when he was sent to live in the big house?

8. In Chapter 7, why does Sophia want to escape slavery?

9. In Chapter 13, what is the sub-basement like where Hiram studies?

10. In Chapter 5, where does Hiram find himself after falling in the river?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lydia faces difficulties head-on in the novel; Robert tries to run from them. What difficulties do Lydia and Robert face in the novel? How do they handle these difficulties? What is revealed about handling difficulties from the way that they handle the problems they face?

Essay Topic 2

Corrine asks Hiram to return to Virginia. Does Hiram have a choice? What do others tell him about the decision he has to make? How does he consider that advice? Why does he decide to return?

Essay Topic 3

Hiram is a different person after he runs from freedom. In what way does Hiram experience a metamorphosis in his life? In what way does he become a new man?

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