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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 do Dr. Norcom and James do when they realize Harriet is missing?

2. Where does Harriet stay at the home of the person in #80?

3. What does Harriet make for Lulu for Christmas?

4. By what nickname does Harriet call her daughter?

5. Harriet recalls visiting __________________ in jail.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Harriet write to Uncle Joseph about Dr. Norcom's proposition to her?

2. What does Harriet hope Mr. Sawyer will do for her children and does it seem as if he is going to do it?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Where does Harriet stay right after she escapes from Auburn, and how does she learn that there is a reward for her return?

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

10. Why is Harriet moved from Mrs. Blount's house, and where does she go?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of the book's title. What does the author mean by calling it simply "Letters From a Slave Girl"? What is she trying to emphasize with this emphatic style? Suggest three alternate titles for this book with supporting rationale for each.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the rampant racial bigotry in the South in the mid-19th century. What were some of the spoken and unspoken rules of behavior that people like Harriet and her family had to endure? How did bigotry ruin families and communities? What are some of the scars--physical and emotional--resulting from racial prejudice during this period?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Harriet. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

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