Stealing Freedom by Elisa Carbone

What is the primary reason for Anna's continued distress in these chapters?

• a) She misses her family in Virginia.

• b) She is struggling to learn to read and write.

• c) She fears for her and Samuel's safety and future.

• d) She is homesick for the plantation.

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he misses her family in Virginia. b) She is struggling to learn to read and write. c) She fears for her and Samuel's safety and future. d) She is homesick for the plantation.

• a) He learns to ride a horse.

• b) He secretly saves money from his earnings.

• c) He confronts Master Riley about his cruelty.

• d) He runs away to Canada.

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Why is the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 so significant to Anna and Samuel's situation?

• It guarantees their freedom in any state.

• b) It makes it more dangerous for them to remain in the North.

• c) It provides them with legal representation.

• d) It forces all slaves to return to the South.

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How does the character of Millicent change in these chapters?

• a) She becomes more sympathetic to Anna's plight.

• b) She becomes more cruel and demanding.

• c) She reveals a secret about her past.

• d) She helps Anna and Samuel escape.

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What is the significance of the "Underground Railroad" in the story?

• a) It is a real railroad that runs through the North.

• b) It is a secret network of people who help slaves escape.

• c) It is a code name for a new type of train.

• It is a metaphor for the challenges faced by runaway slaves.

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What is Anna's biggest internal conflict during this section of the book?

• a) Her desire for revenge against Master Riley.

• b) Her struggle to adapt to life in the North.

• c) Her fear of being captured and returned to slavery.

• d) Her difficulty learning to read and write.

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Why does Samuel become involved in the abolitionist movement?

• a) He wants to become a famous speaker.

• b) He believes it is the best way to earn money.

• c) He feels a moral obligation to help others still enslaved.

• d) He is forced to by his new employer.

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What is the purpose of the meetings held in the community where Anna and Samuel live?

• a) To plan celebrations and social events.

• b) To discuss political issues and strategies for helping slaves.

• c) To raise money for the church.

• d) To organize trade and business opportunities.

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How does Anna's relationship with Millicent evolve?

• a) They become close friends.

• b) They become bitter enemies.

• c) Their relationship remains strained and distant.

• d) They develop a grudging respect for each other.

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What is the significance of the letters Anna tries to write?

• a) They symbolize her desire for education and freedom.

• b) They are used to send secret messages to other slaves.

• c) They contain information about the Underground Railroad.

• d) They are evidence of her involvement in the abolitionist movement.

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