Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of Harriet Jacobs Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of Harriet Jacobs Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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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. Who approaches Harriet with inappropriate advances?
(a) Dr. Norcum.
(b) Mr. Kagey.
(c) Mr. Beaulieu.
(d) Dr. Johnson.

2. Why do Harriet and her baby live with Gran?
(a) Gran wants to take care of them.
(b) Mrs. Norcom won't let them in the house.
(c) Gran wants to keep men away from Harriet.
(d) Harriet helps take care of Gran.

3. Which of the following best describes Dr. Norcom?
(a) Narcissistic.
(b) Empathetic.
(c) Philanthropic.
(d) Greedy.

4. What nickname does Harriet's brother call her?
(a) Harry.
(b) Hay seed.
(c) Henrietta.
(d) Hatty.

5. What color is the leather on the book given to Harriet by her owner?
(a) Blue.
(b) Brown.
(c) Black.
(d) Red.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Harriet's father's skill?

2. How old is Harriet when she begins writing letters?

3. Harriet seeks out her mother's friend, _______________, to talk to about her situation.

4. What is the town where the Norcom family lives?

5. Harriet tells R that _____________________ is one of the meanest slaveholders in the county.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is found in Gran's house during the slave uprising, and when does the uprising calm down?

2. What does Harriet tell her deceased mother about Margaret Horniblow in her first letter?

3. Who does Gran tell Harriet to talk to about her troubles with Dr. Norcom, and what is this person's suggestion for Harriet?

4. What does Harriet name her baby boy, and why does she move out of the Norcom house?

5. Why has R moved to Savannah?

6. What impact does the slave uprising have on Edenton?

7. Which of Harriet's relatives are owned by Margaret's mother, Elizabeth, and what happens to them when Elizabeth dies?

8. What prevents Harriet from marrying R?

9. What concern does Harriet express about John in a letter to her deceased father?

10. What does Harriet hope will happen by becoming Samuel Sawyer's lover, and what actually happens when she becomes pregnant?

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