The Underground Railroad (novel) Quiz

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What is the most likely reason that Cora and Caesar decide to not take the next available train in Section 3? (from Section 3)

They have been told that rumors of trains are a trap: if they try to board one, they will be captured.

They have decided that the town they are in is where they want to marry and raise children.

They are tired of each other's company and do not want to travel together anymore.

They feel that life is good enough just where they are.

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

Discipline.

Light.

Status.

Freedom.

How does the appearance of new growth in the aftermath of the fires in Tennessee metaphorically relate to what happens to Cora later in Section 7? (from Section 7)

It metaphorically foreshadows the possibility of freedom she feels the moment she sees the colored man on the street.

It metaphorically foreshadows the reference to the flowers that she wants to put on her mother's grave.

It metaphorically foreshadows the possibility of new life implied by her rescue.

It metaphorically foreshadows the gift of the new dress given to her by Ridegway.

What is the most likely reason that Cora changes her mind and dances in Section 1? (from Section 1)

She wants to make a good impression on Caesar, to whom she is attracted.

She has decided that there is a reason to celebrate after all.

She does not want to upset the elderly slave by not participating in his celebration.

She does not want to risk making Terrance Randall angry, giving him a reason to beat her.

What is the implication of the quote "everyone whispered that the child had his father's eyes" (193)? (from Section 6)

That the slave moved because she was going to give birth to the child of an already married slave.

That the slave moved because she was going to give birth to Martin Wells' child.

That the slave moved because she was going to give birth to Ethel's brother's child.

That the slave moved because she was going to give birth to Ethel's father's child.