The Underground Railroad (novel) Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 27:

1.

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

Status.

Light.

Freedom.

Discipline.

2.

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

For abandoning her halfway on the journey to South Carolina.

For not having the courage to escape the Randall plantation.

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

For dying and leaving her motherless.

3.

What is the implication of the quote "everyone whispered that the child had his father's eyes" (193)? (from Section 6)

That the slave moved because she was going to give birth to Martin Wells' child.

That the slave moved because she was going to give birth to Ethel's brother's child.

That the slave moved because she was going to give birth to the child of an already married slave.

That the slave moved because she was going to give birth to Ethel's father's child.

4.

What is unique about the station of the underground railroad in Tennessee? (from Section 8)

The fact that it is beautifully decorated, like a real train station.

The fact that it is the last station in the line.

The fact that it is above ground.

The fact that it has been blocked off and abandoned.

5.

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

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.

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