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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. Who is the cruel red-headed overseer at Randall plantation?

2. How old was Arnold Ridgeway when he took up with the patrollers?

3. Who is described as the head of the kitchen workers in "Georgia"?

4. How did Ajarry die?

5. On what date is the "Thirty Dollar Reward" listed in "Georgia"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Cora find when she arrives at the next station in "North Carolina"?

2. Describe the setting of the Hob. Who lives in this location?

3. Who is Mr. Lumbly and how is his home described?

4. How did Arnold Ridgeway come into his profession?

5. How are the motifs of darkness and light explored in "North Carolina"?

6. How are Cora and Caesar greeted when they arrive in South Carolina?

7. What led to the beating that Cora received from Terrance?

8. What do Cora and Caesar discuss when they first meet at the social in "South Carolina"?

9. How does Cora manage to reach Sam when she learns she is close to being caught in "South Carolina"? What does Sam tell her?

10. Why does Sam suggest that Cora and Caesar need to get back on the train going north in "South Carolina"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character of Sam in The Underground Railroad. Where does Cora meet Sam? How does Sam help Cora and Caesar? What information does Sam relate when he later visits Cora at Valentine farm?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss and analyze the character of Arnold Ridgeway in The Underground Railroad. What led Ridgeway to become a patroller and slave-catcher? For how long has he done this work? Why is he called to the Randall plantation?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the author's use of symbolism and imagery in The Underground Railroad. What are some prominent symbols that appear in the work? What do they represent? What are examples of similes, metaphors, and onomatopoeia used? How do these examples serve the work?

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