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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. Who must Linda wait for to help her return to her den after she meets Mr. Sands?

4. Who becomes very ill in jail and goes to live with the Flints?

5. Whom does Linda teach to read despite the fear of being caught?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Linda turn down a marriage proposal to a free black man whom she was very much in love with?

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

3. How does Linda try to reinforce Dr. Flint's belief that she has escaped to the Northern states?

4. Why is Linda pained to know that her child is Dr. Flint's slave?

5. How does Mrs. Sands react when she finds out the relationship between Mr. Sands and Benny and Ellen?

6. Why is New Year's Day a horrific day for most slaves?

7. Describe Mr. Sands' feelings toward William.

8. Explain why the pastor at the Episcopal Church is popular among slaves, but not popular among the slaveholders.

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

10. What happens to Benjamin when he tries to escape from slavery?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the first several chapters of the text, Linda describes several of Dr. Flint's unwanted advances and she explains that she longs to remain pure and virtuous. In later chapters, Linda is still trying to avoid Dr. Flint's advances. Using examples from the text, explain why Dr. Flint's sexual advances eventually produce a change in Linda, causing her to go from protecting herself to protecting her children.

Essay Topic 2

Define irony and list 5-10 examples of irony from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the story, Linda wanted to buy her freedom from the Flint family, but at the end Linda was upset when Mrs. Bruce bought Linda her freedom. What events in Linda's life cause her to change her opinion? Can human beings really belong to someone else?

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