The Underground Railroad (novel) Quiz

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Why is Cora angry with Mabel? (from Section 3)

For abandoning her to the life of a slave on the Randall plantation.

For not having the courage to escape the Randall plantation.

For dying and leaving her motherless.

For abandoning her halfway on the journey to South Carolina.

Why does narration describe the imagined encounter between Cora and her mother as "angry"? (from Section 6)

Cora is still angry at her mother for abandoning her during their escape attempt.

Cora is still angry at her mother for betraying her to Terrance Randall.

Cora is still angry at her mother for abandoning her at the Randall plantation.

Cora is still angry at her mother for dying when she (Cora) was a girl.