The Underground Railroad (novel) Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 27:

1.

Given that Cora is generally healthy, what is the most likely reason that she is sent to live in The Hob? (from Section 1)

She refused to give in to the overseer's sexual advances and is punished for it.

Her actions in defending Ajarry from a beating suggest she is a troublemaker,and has to be controlled.

Her actions in defending her land suggest she is a troublemaker and has to be controlled.

She continually attempts to get others to escape with her, so she is being punished for it.

2.

What is the common meaning to narration's references to both "the miracle beneath" and "the new nation beneath the old"? (from Section 10 )

Light.

Discipline.

Freedom.

Status.

3.

What is the likely true reason for the sterilization program, and probably for the blood test programs? (from Section 4)

To maintain control over the moods and attitudes of the "colored" population.

To give white people a sense that they were making the lives of colored people better.

To make sure there were more black men than women, men being stronger and more able to work hard.

To maintain control over the size of the "colored" population.

4.

What is unique about the station of the underground railroad in Tennessee? (from Section 8)

The fact that it has been blocked off and abandoned.

The fact that it is the last station in the line.

The fact that it is above ground.

The fact that it is beautifully decorated, like a real train station.

5.

Who is Bessie? (from Section 3)

Bessie is Cora's new employer.

Bessie is Cora's new best friend.

Bessie is the child that Cora is assigned to take care of.

Bessie is Cora's new name.

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