The Underground Railroad (novel) Quiz

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What is hanging on the walls of Lumbly's barn, and why is it significant? (from Section 2)

The wall is covered with chains and other forms of restraint: their presence is ironic, because beneath the barn's floor is the means for slaves to escape.

The wall is covered with the names of slaves who have gotten aboard the underground railroad: their presence serves as an inspiration to other escaping slaves.

The wall is covered with a map of the underground railroad: Cora is told to memorize it so she knows where to go next.

The wall is covered with chains and other forms of restraint: their presence is a suggestion for slaves to take the safe way out and return to their chains.

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

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 gift of the new dress given to her by Ridegway.

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

Who unexpectedly follows Cora and Caesar, but is captured in Section 2? (from Section 2)

Terrance.

Mabel.

Ajarry.

Lovey.

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

For dying and leaving her motherless.

For abandoning her halfway on the journey to South Carolina.

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

For not having the courage to escape the Randall plantation.