The Underground Railroad (novel) Quiz

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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 maintain control over the size 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.

Why does Mabel feel that Ajarry's plot is "the most valuable land in all of Georgia"? (from Section 10 )

Because it grows better flowers than anywhere else.

Because it represents something that she created herself.

Because it represents something that is only hers.

Because it grows better vegetables than anywhere else.

What is the irony associated with Royal's comment that no-one will be as interested in capturing Cora as Randall was? (from Section 9)

Royal has forgotten Sam, who is a double agent for both the railroad and the slave catchers and who betrayed Caesar.

Royal has forgotten Boseman, who still has his own reasons for being obsessed with capturing Cora.

Royal has forgotten Ridgeway, who still has his own reasons for being obsessed with capturing Cora.

Royal has forgotten Valentine, who insists on having control over what the people on his farm do and where they go.

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 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.

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 her mother when she escaped.

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

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

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