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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 41, Free at Last.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who arranges for Linda's escape?
(a) Her brother, William.
(b) Her daughter, Ellen.
(c) Her friend, Peter.
(d) Her master, Dr. Flint.

2. Linda changes her mind, and goes ahead and flees North when someone spots her. Who is it?
(a) Dr. Flint.
(b) Ellen.
(c) Benny.
(d) A local gossip.

3. What types of activities are common on Mr. Litch's plantation?
(a) Parties, gambling, and drinking.
(b) Kindness, love, and honor.
(c) Beatings, whippings, and murders.
(d) Running, playing, and jumping.

4. What circumstances prevent Ellen from going to live with Linda?
(a) Ellen was pregnant.
(b) Linda did not have a place for Ellen to live.
(c) Linda did not want Ellen to live with her.
(d) Ellen did not want to live with Linda.

5. What is the author's alias used in the story?
(a) Aunt Nancy.
(b) Linda Brent.
(c) Aunt Marty.
(d) Harriet Jacobs.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Linda hides in the swamps, what is the location of her new hiding spot?

2. Who is unable to attend Aunt Nancy's funeral?

3. What is the gender of Linda's second child?

4. Who continues to go out of his way to help Linda and her companion when they reach Philadelphia?

5. How do Linda and William remain connected?

(see the answer key)

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