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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How are Benjamin and Linda related?
(a) Benjamin is Linda's cousin.
(b) Benjamin is Linda's husband.
(c) Benjamin is Linda's brother.
(d) Benjamin is Linda's uncle.

4. What item does Linda send to Dr. Flint to confirm his beliefs?
(a) Linda does not send anything to Dr. Flint.
(b) A letter.
(c) A telegram.
(d) A rose.

5. How does the Flint family treat their slaves?
(a) With love.
(b) With respect.
(c) With kindness.
(d) With cruelty.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Mr. Sands inform of his true relationship with Benny and Ellen?

3. How do Linda and her grandmother feel when William is no longer a daily part of their lives?

4. Who does Linda have an affair with to thwart Dr. Flint's plan?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Using examples from the text, explain why some slaves believe the lies told to them about the North.

2. In Chapter Two, Linda is sent to live with the Flints. Compare and contrast how the Flint household differs or is similar to Linda's first mistress' house.

3. Using examples from the text, give three instances supporting the author's claim that she had a happy childhood.

4. How does Mrs. Flint react when Linda tells her of Dr. Flint's advances?

5. Linda meets with Mr. Sands before he heads off to Washington, D.C. Describe the conversation that occurs between Linda and Mr. Sands during this meeting.

6. Why is Linda sent to work on the young Mr. Flint's plantation?

7. Describe in detail the area that Linda hides in at her Aunt Marthy's house.

8. Describe the events that happen during a muster.

9. How do the Flints and Aunt Marthy react to Linda's news that she is pregnant?

10. Describe some of the instances that occur on Mr. Litch's plantation.

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