Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

by

Harriet Jacobs

Test your knowledge of Chapter 25. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
Why does Linda write letters and have them posted from New York?
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To make Dr. Flint believe she is in the North, thereby misleading him
To inform Dr. Flint of her actual location
To request financial assistance from friends in New York
To document her journey for future publication
How do Aunt Nancy's views on Linda's actions differ from Grandmother's?
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Unlike Grandmother, Aunt Nancy is against the plan, fearing it will fail
Unlike Grandmother, Aunt Nancy supports the plan, valuing the potential freedom it could bring
Aunt Nancy is neutral, with no opinion on whether the plan will work or not
Like Grandmother, Aunt Nancy believes the plan is too risky and advises against it
What is Dr. Flint's reaction upon receiving the letter Linda had posted from New York?
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He is confused and seeks clarification from Grandmother
He sees it as an opportunity to deceive Linda into returning
He is angry and threatens retaliation
He is indifferent, believing Linda will return on her own sooner or later
What does Dr. Flint's attempt to involve the mayor of Boston in capturing Linda reveal about the North's role in slavery?
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It shows the North's active resistance to slavery
It indicates the North's indifference to the plight of escaped slaves
It highlights the North's complicity in perpetuating slavery
It suggests that people in the North feel conflicted about slavery
What does Linda's loss of limb use signify about her condition?
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She is fully adapting to her new environment
She has achieved both physical and psychological freedom
She is experiencing both physical and psychological captivity
She is mentally strong but physically frail