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Why does Linda believe that marital happiness might be impossible for her?
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She is worried about the constant threat of separation from a potential husband, due to her enslaved status
She fears the repercussions from Dr. Flint if she gets married
She is in love with someone her family disapproves of
She doesn't think the freeborn carpenter truly loves her
What does Dr. Flint's reaction to Linda's refusal of his advances suggest about the impact of slavery on Southerners' moral and sexual standards?
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It demonstrates that slavery enhances Southerners' moral and sexual virtues
It indicates that slavery has no effect on personal moral or sexual standards
It suggests that slavery leads to a more liberal understanding of relationships
It argues that slavery perverts Southerners’ understanding of moral and sexual standards
What is Dr. Flint's response to Linda's assertion that he has no rights over her?
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He agrees and offers her freedom on the spot
He becomes more compassionate and apologizes for his behavior
He threatens to send her to jail and to harm the carpenter
He immediately sells her to the carpenter to prove his goodwill
What does the competition between Dr. Flint and his son over Linda reveal about the effects of slavery on family dynamics?
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t shows that slavery can strengthen family bonds through shared objectives
It underscores how slavery introduces distorted morality and normalizes conflict within families
It suggests that slavery has little bearing on family dynamics
It indicates that sexual competition among family members was considered acceptable in that era
Why does Linda believe marrying the carpenter would not resolve her situation?
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Dr. Flint would still be able to legally harass and exploit her
The carpenter does not truly love her
The carpenter could legally abuse and exploit Linda just as much as Dr. Flint does
If Linda gets married, she can never be freed legally
How does the threat of separation affect the bonds between siblings like Linda and William under slavery?
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It strengthens their resolve to escape together
It causes them to gradually withdraw from one another emotionally
It adds to their anxiety and makes it harder to find emotional comfort in their bond
It has no impact on their relationship, as they are already resigned to their fate
