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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Fear of Insurrection | Chapter 13, The Church and Slavery.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 10, Dr. Flint is still determined to have his way with Linda. What plan does he devise to remove Linda from the watchful eyes of those who love her?
(a) Dr. Flint does not devise any plan because he does not want Linda.
(b) Dr. Flint plans to build her a home several miles from town.
(c) Dr. Flint plans to forbid her from ever leaving his house.
(d) Dr. Flint does not devise any plan because he could care less what others think of his relationship with Linda.

3. When does the slave auction and hiring day occur each year?
(a) December 25th.
(b) February 21st.
(c) January 1st.
(d) January 15th.

4. The sexual abuse of young female slaves is...?
(a) Rare.
(b) Commonplace.
(c) Never occurs.
(d) Not mentioned in the story.

5. What news does Linda grace Dr. Flint with on the day she is to move into her new house?
(a) She informs him that she is pregnant.
(b) She informs him that she is free.
(c) She informs him that she is running away.
(d) She informs him that he is the father of her children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Linda fall in love with?

2. What is the author's alias used in the story?

3. How are Benjamin and Linda related?

4. What is the author's purpose for writing this book?

5. How does the Flint family treat their slaves?

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