The Underground Railroad (novel) Quiz

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Cora's realization that the freedom associated with the park near the Wells' house is an illusion echoes her similar realization about what other, seemingly free, area of land? (from Section 6)

Her plot of land on the Randall plantation.

The open park in the middle of the city in South Carolina.

The Field of Freedom that she passes through on her way to Martin and Ethel's home.

Her plot of land behind the dormitory in South Carolina.

How does Ridgeway refer to the slaves he pursues and captures, and why is it significant? (from Section 7)

He refers to slaves as "it," which in his mind dehumanizes them completely.

He refers to slaves as "it," which in his mind equates them with the reward he is going to receive for returning them.

He refers to slaves by their names, which in his mind equates them with human beings ripe for humiliation.

He refers to slaves by the name of their owners, which in his mind reinforces the idea that a slave is property.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Freedom.

Discipline.

Status.