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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. Why does Linda no longer want to buy her freedom from the Flints/Dodges?
2. Who terrifies Linda when she finds out that they are staying at a hotel in New York?
3. What distressing news does Linda discover about Benny when she returns to Boston?
4. What does the letter from Linda's legal owner state?
5. How does Linda escape from the South?
Short Essay Questions
1. To what lengths does Mrs. Bruce go to keep Linda employed?
2. In Chapter 38, Linda returns to America to find that Benny has quit his apprenticeship and begun working on a whaling boat. What events cause Benny to leave?
3. Why is Linda skeptical of Mrs. Bruce buying her from Emily Dodge?
4. Describe in detail Linda's first meeting with Ellen in New York.
5. Why does Amy Post write the appendix for Linda?
6. What are some of the reasons why Linda does not want to part from Ellen when Ellen has the opportunity to go to boarding school?
7. Describe in detail the similarities and differences between Steventon and slavery.
8. Using details from the text, describe how Linda's attitude evolves towards buying herself.
9. How does Linda's reaction to Dr. Flint's death differ from her grandmother's reaction?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The Underground Railroad was an important infrastructure during Linda's era and during slavery in general. Although it was not mentioned specifically in the text, it did play an important role in Linda's escape. Citing examples from class discussions and research, describe the Underground Railroad and the importance of it during the slavery era. Determine how Linda used the Underground Railroad.
Essay Topic 2
A common theme throughout the text was Linda's fear. She had several fears, such as avoiding Dr. Flint's sexual advances. What are some of Linda's other fears throughout her life?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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