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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. Where does Ridgeway tell Cora that Caesar was killed in "Tennessee"?

2. How many slaves were in North Carolina at the time of the assembly at Oney Garrison's dining room according to Martin in "North Carolina"?

3. How does Cora respond when the red-headed man asks if she needs anything in "The North"?

4. Who is the slave girl described in the wanted ad that opens "The North"?

5. Who on the wagon is described as always singing in the beginning of "Tennessee"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Cora's relationship with Ethel evolve during her stay with the Wells?

2. What converation takes place between Cora and Valentine in the library in "Indiana"?

3. What does Ridgeway tell Cora about Caesar in "Tennessee"?

4. What happens when Cora is discovered in the home of the Wells?

5. What happens during the ambush at Ridgeway's wagon in "Tennessee"?

6. How is Cora's relationship with Royal illustrated in "Indiana"?

7. What gift does Royal give to Cora in "Indiana"? Why is this significant?

8. What is significant about the allusions to Gulliver's Travels in The Underground Railroad?

9. Who are Ridgeway's assistants and how are they described?

10. What does Cora note about the landscape as she crosses through Tennessee?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the themes of racism and history in The Underground Railroad. How does the author develop these themes through character and setting? What symbolism relates to these themes? How does the author explore these themes through action and plot development?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the character of Caesar in The Underground Railroad. Why does Caesar choose Cora as the slave he wants to run away with? How did Caesar learn to read and write? What do Caesar's actions reveal about his character?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the character of Royal in The Underground Railroad. How does Cora come to know Royal? How would you describe their relationship? What happens to Royal in the story?

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