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What is Dr. Flint's plan to gain control over Linda?
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To offer her freedom in exchange for her loyalty
To buy her affection with gifts and promises
To convince her to leave town on her own
To isolate her in a house outside the town to avoid scandal
Why does Linda feel shame about the period in her life when she was pursued by both Dr. Flint and Mr. Sands?
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Because she was forced into an extramarital relationship against her will
Because she failed to repel the advances of both men
Because she failed to escape from slavery
Because she entered into an extramarital relationship as a strategic choice
On what basis does Linda justify her actions in relation to Dr. Flint?
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Her desire to gain wealth and status
The conditions of slavery and her vulnerability
Her lack of education and opportunities
The influence of others who were enslaved
Why does Linda find Mr. Sands's attention preferable to Dr. Flint's advances?
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Because she believes it is less degrading to choose her partner than to be forced into a relationship
Because Mr. Sands offers her freedom from slavery
Because Mr. Sands is wealthy and can provide for her financially
Because she is genuinely in love with Mr. Sands
What does Linda's situation with Mr. Sands suggest about the expectations placed on slave women?
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That slave women were expected to maintain a chaste reputation despite their circumstances
That they could choose their relationships freely without social repercussions
That slave women should not be judged by the same standards as free women due to their unique vulnerabilities and lack of autonomy
That engaging in relationships was a common strategy for slaves to gain freedom
Why does Linda feel anxious about her grandmother's reaction to her relationship with Mr. Sands?
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Because she knows her grandmother values chastity and will see her actions as degrading
Because she fears her grandmother will not believe her justification for entering the relationship
Because she is unsure if her grandmother will support her financially after this revelation
Because she thinks her grandmother will force her to marry Dr. Flint
What immediate consequence does Linda face after confessing to Dr. Flint?
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Dr. Flint threatens her life
Mrs. Flint accuses her of lying
Grandmother throws her out of the house
She is sent back to work in the Flint household
What theme does the reconciliation between Linda and her grandmother highlight?
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The unbreakable bond between enslaved people and their masters
The importance of forgiveness and support within familial relationships, especially around the theme of motherhood
The necessity of adhering to societal norms to maintain family honor
The inevitability of conflict between generations within families
