Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

by

Harriet Jacobs

Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl: Chapter 19 Quiz 7 questions

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What was Linda's hope by freeing herself from slavery?
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To seek revenge on Dr. Flint
To ensure her children remained with the Flints
To improve her children's lives by freeing them from the Flints' control
To leave her children behind and start a new life
Why did Grandmother faint when she saw the children in the trader's cart?
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The sight of the children in the trader's cart made the trick seem too real, causing her anxiety
She believed the children were being taken away forever
The sight of the children in the trader's cart made the trick seem too real, causing her anxiety
She was upset with Mr. Sands for buying the children
What does the slave trader do after leaving the Flints' view?
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He continues to another town to sell William, Benny, and Ellen
He releases William, Benny, and Ellen to Uncle Phillip a few miles away
He decides to keep the children for himself
He returns to Dr. Flint to renegotiate the deal
What does Mr. Sands's brief visit highlight about his relationship with his children?
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It shows his deep connection and affection towards them
It illustrates his indifference and neglect
It underscores his physical and emotional distance from them
It hints at his intention to take them away permanently
What triggers Linda's anxiety while she is alone in the attic?
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The sound of a band playing a folk song outside her window
A direct threat from Dr. Flint
An ambiguous message from Mr. Sands
Seeing shadows outside the window
What emotion does Betty's reaction to the news about Linda's children primarily convey?
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Fear of Dr. Flint's retaliation
Joy in having outmaneuvered Dr. Flint
Sadness for Linda's situation
Indifference to the plight of Linda and her children
What is Dr. Flint's reaction when he visits Grandmother after the children are sold to Mr. Sands?
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He apologizes for his past actions
He threatens to kill her and Phillip if they're found helping Linda
He offers to buy Linda's freedom
He expresses happiness for Linda's children's safety