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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 is the author of the appendix related to the author of the story?
(a) There was no relationship between the author and the person who wrote the appendix.
(b) He was a sibling.
(c) She was the author of the book herself.
(d) She was a friend.

2. What obstacle does Linda face at her new job that is remedied by her new employer?
(a) She was unable to go outside.
(b) She was unable to provide nourishment for the child.
(c) She was unable to climb up and down the stairs.
(d) She was unable to sew.

3. After Linda receives the letter from the Flints, who comes to New York to look for her?
(a) Dr. Flint.
(b) Mrs. Flint.
(c) Emily Flint.
(d) Aunt Marthy.

4. Who is finally able to purchase Linda's freedom for her?
(a) Aunt Marthy.
(b) Mrs. Bruce.
(c) Linda.
(d) Benny.

5. On what mode of transportation does Linda continue her journey to New York?
(a) By carriage.
(b) By foot.
(c) By train.
(d) By boat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two things does Linda immediately notice about Ellen?

2. Why doesn't the character in question #105 feel any pity for Linda when told about Linda's living conditions for the past several years?

3. What is the Fugitive Slave Law?

4. What circumstances prevent Ellen from going to live with Linda?

5. How does the escaped slave that Linda runs into procure funds to escape from slavery?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Linda skeptical of Mrs. Bruce buying her from Emily Dodge?

2. To what lengths does Mrs. Bruce go to keep Linda employed?

3. Describe how Mrs. Bruce reacts when she finds out that Linda is a fugitive slave.

4. Why does Linda distrust the boat captain?

5. Between trips with the Bruces, Linda goes to visit Ellen. She meets Ellen on the street and Ellen informs her that Mr. Thorpe is now staying with the Hobbs'. Why is Linda afraid of Mr. Thorpe?

6. Describe in detail the letter that Emily Flint sends to Linda.

7. Using details from the text, describe the plan Peter has for Linda's escape.

8. Why is the brief letter written by George Lowther included in the appendix? How does it differ from Mrs. Post's and Mrs. Child's statements?

9. Why doesn't Mrs. Hobbs want to give Ellen to Linda?

10. What are some of the hardships Aunt Nancy has to endure while being a slave in the Flint household?

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