Kindred the Fire

What does Dana use to put out the fire in Rufus's bedroom?

• A bucket of water

• A fire extinguisher

• Her bare hands

• A wet blanket

How does Dana feel about her connection to Rufus?

• She is excited about it.

• She feels a sense of responsibility.

• She is confused by it.

• She is indifferent to it.

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Which is an example of racial tension when Dana and Kevin announce their marriage?

• Their families were opposed to the marriage because of racist ideas

• Dana found it hard to get a job when she was married to a white man

• There was no tension

• The families did not know how they were going to educate their offspring

What surprising choice does Mr. Weylin give Dana?

• She can choose to let Rufus die

• She doesn't have to work

• She can do whatever she wants.

• She can choose to stay on the plantation

Alice becomes a slave on the Weylin plantation because

• She was born there

• she helped Isaac (a slave) escape

• She was a gift from Margaret to Tom

• Her mom abandoned her

Interpreting symbols: In the Prologue, why did Dana refer to the police as "shadows?" Choose the most reasonable answer.

• She was disoriented from her experience.

• She thought they were ghosts.

• She did not trust the police.

Which detail from the scene at the river best shows the reader that Dana has traveled to a different historical time period?

• "She had worn a long dark dress that covered her from next to feet."

• "The trees I'd been near, for instance, were pine trees..."

• "And there was a boy drowning. I saved him."

• "Rufus. Ugly name to inflict on a reasonably nice-looking little kid."

What is the primary theme explored in 'Kindred the Fire'?

• A) Love and romance

• B) Time travel and its consequences

• C) Friendship and loyalty

• D) War and peace

Which character in 'Kindred the Fire' is known for their ability to travel through time?

• A) Kevin

• B) Rufus

• C) Dana

• D) Alice

In 'Kindred the Fire', what is the relationship between Dana and Rufus?

• A) Siblings

• B) Friends

• C) Strangers

• D) Ancestor and descendant