The Underground Railroad (novel) Quiz

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What are the three aspects of slave life presented by the museum, and inhabited by living models? (from Section 4)

Life in Africa; life on transport ships; and life after being freed from slavery.

Life in Africa; life on transport ships; and life on the plantaiton.

Life in Africa; life on the plantation; and life after being freed.

Life on transport ships; life on the plantation; and life after being freed.

What is one important value of including the story of Mrs. Garner? (from Section 2)

Being that she is a powerful, insensitive slave owner herself, her presence is a powerful parallel to that of Terrance Randall.

Being that she is herself an escaped slave, her presence serves as an inspiration to Caesar and Cora.

Being that she is a friendly, supportive white person, her presence provides a vivid and telling contrast to the vileness of Terrance Randall.

Being that she is a friendly, supportive white person, her presence provides a vivid and telling contrast to the vileness of Mr. Fletcher.

What is ironic about the fact that Cora leaves Caesar behind when she has a chance to escape? (from Section 4)

Cora is angry about being left behind by Caesar when he made his first escape attempt.

Cora is angry about being left behind by her mother when she escaped.

Cora is angry that Lovey managed to escape safely, and she has to fight her way to freedom all over again.

Cora is angry that Ridgeway has changed his mind, and decided to pursue her rather than just letting her go.

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

Freedom.

Status.

Discipline.

Light.

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

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

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

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.