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Which of the following does Linda Brent's childhood experience illustrate about her awareness of her status as a slave?
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She is fully aware of her status as a slave and the implications it has on her family life
She is unaware of her status as a slave and believes her family is free
She knows she is a slave but feels protected and comfortable in her home environment
She is unaware that she is considered property that could be taken away from her home at any time
What lesson does Linda learn from her grandmother's experiences with slavery?
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That it is crucial to maintain hope and continue to work within the system for a better future
That securing one's freedom legally is the most effective way to protect oneself and one's family from the horrors of slavery
That living by the "rules" of slavery is futile and escaping the system is the only way to truly secure one's freedom
That financial independence and building good relationships with one's owners can mitigate the risks associated with being enslaved
What does Linda's experience in her mistress's house illustrate about her childhood?
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It shows that Linda's mistress's kindness can permanently shield her from the realities of slavery
It highlights how education and light work duties can create a false sense of freedom for enslaved children
It suggests that an enslaved child can remain naïve about their status if treated kindly by their owners
It shows that life in her family home and life in service to her mistress are about the same in terms of freedom
What is the significance of Linda's reference to her Grandmother's "faithful" service, in the context of her own situation?
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It highlights the illusion of security and mutual respect in the relationship between slaveholders and slaves, showing that such service does not protect against the exploitation inherent in slavery
It demonstrates the gratitude slaveholders feel towards their loyal slaves, often rewarding them with freedom
It serves as a reminder of the legal and social barriers that prevent slaves from gaining freedom, regardless of their or their ancestors' service
It suggests that the legacy of a slave's service can have a positive impact on the treatment of their descendants by their owners
What does the disposition of Linda to Emily Flint in the mistress's will signify about the mistress's beliefs and actions?
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It signifies that the mistress truly believed in the principles of Christianity and applied them equally to all people, including those she enslaved
It illustrates a contradiction between the mistress's professed Christian beliefs and her actions, failing to recognize Linda as deserving of the same rights and freedoms as everyone else
It demonstrates the mistress's belief in the benevolence of slavery, ensuring Linda remains in a familiar environment
It reflects the mistress's attempt to protect Linda by placing her in the care of a family member, believing it to be an act of kindness
