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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. What event happens during Linda's first night in the big city that makes her aware of the differences between life in the North versus life in the South?

2. What country is Linda's new employer from?

3. Where does Linda leave Benny when she travels to England?

4. How does Mrs. Bruce react to the news that Linda confesses to her?

5. Where do William and Benny decide to move after Linda returns from England?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe in detail Linda's first meeting with Ellen in New York.

2. Using the text to support your answer, describe Benny's first reaction to the North.

3. How does the plan for Linda's escape change twice?

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

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

6. Once arriving in Philadelphia, Linda has to face the reality that being free in the North still has its downside. What incidents cause Linda to accept this truth?

7. What conditions force Linda to remain separated from her children?

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

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

10. Why is Linda asked to accompany Mary Bruce on her trip to England?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Linda needed a strong support system in order to make it through her ordeal. Using examples from the text, describe Linda's support system. How is her support system different in the North versus the one she has in the South?

Essay Topic 2

Linda is distraught when her Aunt Nancy suddenly dies. Linda claims that her Aunt Nancy was 'slowly murdered' from overwork and neglect. What are some of the effects of overwork and neglect on the body that were discussed in class?

Essay Topic 3

What are the positive and negative aspects of the church's roles in slavery?

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