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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 much money does Dr. Norcom want to borrow from Widow Blount to chase after Harriet in New York?
(a) $500.
(b) $250.
(c) $5,000.
(d) $1,000.

2. Why will Louisa be sent to Brooklyn?
(a) To learn a trade.
(b) To live with Samuel's cousin.
(c) To accompany Lavinia on a shopping trip.
(d) To be a maid to Samuel's sister.

3. Which of the following is NOT someone whom Dr. Norcom has had arrested?
(a) Lulu.
(b) Aunt Betty.
(c) Gran.
(d) John.

4. Who is the woman Samuel Sawyer marries?
(a) Lavinia.
(b) Adele.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Margaret.

5. How long does Harriet stay at Widow Blount's house?
(a) 6 weeks.
(b) 22 days.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 2 months.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harriet make for Lulu for Christmas?

2. What does Gran plan to purchase with the money she makes by cooking?

3. What is a pattyroller?

4. What is the reason Harriet comes out of her hiding place for the first time in years?

5. What is the cause of Aunt Betty's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Harriet see that lets her know that Dr. Norcom is still searching for her?

2. When does Harriet begin writing to her Uncle Joseph?

3. Why does Mr. Sawyer take John to Washington, D.C.?

4. What does Harriet say about the extremely restrictive quarters where she hides at Gran's house?

5. Why does Harriet hide in the home of Mrs. Martha Blount and how long does she stay there?

6. What is the reason Harriet comes out of her hiding place after several years?

7. Where does John tell Gran he is going a year after his escape?

8. Who is Uncle Stephen and what is presumed about him?

9. Why are John, Harriet's children and her Aunt Betty arrested, and who eventually buys them?

10. What choice does Harriet make regarding Dr. Norcom's proposition?

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