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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, What Slaves are Taught to Believe About the North | Chapter 9, Sketches of Neighboring Slaveholders.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who finds it difficult to adjust to life in bondage in Chapter 2?
(a) William.
(b) Linda.
(c) Susan.
(d) Aunt Marthy.

2. What happens to Linda when she reaches the age of 15?
(a) Linda becomes pregnant.
(b) Dr. Flint begins making advances toward her.
(c) Linda escapes from slavery.
(d) Dr. Flint allows Linda her freedom.

3. How are the biracial children of slaveholders treated?
(a) The slaveholders did not father any illegitimate children.
(b) They are treated the same as any other slave.
(c) They live with their fathers.
(d) They stay with their mothers, but are granted freedom.

4. Why do the slaves fear auction/hiring day?
(a) It forces people to marry.
(b) It forces the slaves to choose their owners.
(c) It takes away their property.
(d) It tears families apart.

5. What does Mrs. Flint take away from Linda?
(a) Her new shoes.
(b) Her new shirt.
(c) Her new bike.
(d) Her new bible.

Short Answer Questions

1. Approximately how many slave children has Dr. Flint fathered?

2. When does the slave auction and hiring day occur each year?

3. Who exposes Linda to the hardships of slavery for the first time?

4. What do the slaveholders tell the slaves about life in the Northern states?

5. Dr. Flint tells Linda that he has seen an escaped friend of hers in the free states, living in such terrible circumstances that she begs for what?

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