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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 37, A Visit to England.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Benny and Ellen believe in Santa Claus?
(a) They wanted to tease the other children.
(b) They didn't still believe in Santa Claus.
(c) They needed something hopeful in their lives.
(d) They received many gifts even though their mother 'was far away'.

2. Which character does Linda meet with before she departs on her journey North?
(a) Mr. Sands.
(b) Aunt Nancy.
(c) Dr. Flint.
(d) Benny.

3. Why doesn't Linda tell her family about her hiding place?
(a) To protect her children.
(b) So they can truthfully say they have no idea where she is.
(c) So they cannot turn her in to The Flint family.
(d) Linda never hid, so she had no reason to tell them anything.

4. Why does Linda never go hungry?
(a) Linda is her slaveholder's favorite.
(b) Linda's grandmother provides her with extra food.
(c) Linda is a cook and steals food.
(d) Linda is not a slave and is able to provide her own food.

5. What does Linda's lover propose to do for her?
(a) He proposes to escape slavery with her.
(b) He proposes to marry her and wishes to buy her.
(c) He proposes to move into Aunt Marthy's.
(d) He proposes to sell her to another slaveholder.

Short Answer Questions

1. How often does the town usually have a muster?

2. How does Mr. Sands feel about William's work ethic?

3. Although Linda initially accepts the opportunity to escape, she is talked into staying. Who does Linda give her opportunity to?

4. Which character dies while Linda is in hiding in Boston?

5. Who offers to hide Linda after she has hidden in the bushes?

(see the answer key)

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