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1. What is Mama's profession?

Mama is a doctor. She is has a nurse, Lenore, and often enlists the help of her daughter, Libertie.

2. Who is Mr. Ben?

Mr. Ben is a runaway slave. He comes to Mama in a terrible state after his journey to the North.

3. Who is Elizabeth?

Elizabeth is a childhood friend of Mama's. She helps Mama free runaway slaves by carrying them in her wagon, where they hide in a coffin.

4. Who is Daisy?

Daisy was Mr. Ben's significant other while they were enslaved. Daisy dies trying to escape to freedom.

5. Whose grave does Libertie tend to?

Libertie tends to her father's grave. This has been her job since she was a small child.

6. How does Mr. Ben get to Mama's?

Mr. Ben gets to Mama's via Madame Elizabeth's wagon. He hides in a coffin for safety.

7. What secret does Mama make Libertie keep?

Mama makes Libertie stay quiet about her role in freeing runaway slaves. She tells her that if anyone were to find out, it would put them in danger.

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