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Incidents in the LIfe of a Slave Girl

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the word that best matches the vocabulary word.

tidings

a)

folktales

b)

money

c)

news

d)

trinkets

2.

Choose the word that best matches the vocabulary word.

reckless

a)

nervous

b)

irresponsible

c)

bleak

d)

energetic

3.

Choose the word that best matches the vocabulary word.

compelled

a)

obligated

b)

allowed

c)

secured

d)

satisfied

4.

Choose the word that best matches the vocabulary word.

provocation

a)

resolution

b)

conclusion

c)

incitement

d)

explanation

5.

Choose the word that best matches the vocabulary word.

induced

a)

destroyed

b)

persuaded

c)

mulled

d)

pleaded

6.

Choose the word that best matches the vocabulary word.

proposition

a)

knowledge

b)

entertainment

c)

event

d)

proposal

7.

Where was Linda told to sleep when she was at Mr. Flints?

a)

In the great house

b)

Attic room

c)

On a feather bed

d)

The slave quarters

8.

Who did Linda received a note from?

a)

her grandmother

b)

her brother, William

c)

Mr. Sands, her baby daddy

d)

her best friend, Betty

9.

Who was "Female Slave Narrative's" written to influence?

a)

Southern Democrats

b)

The president

c)

White Northern Middle-Class Women

d)

A pot roast that goes by the name Herbie

10.

What did Linda fear?

a)

Her children going away

b)

Being arrested and jailed

c)

Being caught in her hiding spot

d)

Not having food or water

11.

What kind of conflict takes place when Harriet gets bitten by a poisonous snake or lizard.

a)

internal

b)

external

c)

structural

d)

nature

12.

What kind of dialect is “Lors, chile! what’s you crying ’bout? Dem young uns vil kill you dead. Don’t be so chick’n hearted! If you does, you vil nebber git thro’ dis world” ?

a)

social

b)

formal

c)

regional

d)

informal

13.

How old was Harriet Jacobs when she passed away?

a)

75

b)

84

c)

47

d)

98

14.

What was the award for finding Linda?

a)

$300 if found out of state and $150 if found in-state

b)

$100

c)

$25

d)

$1,000 if alive and $100 if dead

15.

Why was Harriet's aunt released from jail?

a)

They could only hold her for 30 days

b)

She did not know anything about Linda's escape

c)

Mrs. Flint was tired of housework

d)

She cooperated with the court

16.

How long did Linda hide from the Flints in the attic?

a)

30 days

b)

10 years

c)

1 year

d)

7 years

e)

6 months

17.

What were the names of Linda's babies?

a)

Ashton and Mila

b)

Johnny and Bella

c)

Benny and Ellen

d)

Frankie and Grace

18.

Why does Linda move her stuff into her grandmother’ trunk?

a)

To keep it from getting eaten by moths.

b)

To make it look like she escaped

c)

So it wouldn't be confiscated

d)

So it wouldn't be stolen

19.

Who was given the girl slave?

a)

An old man who wore a chicken hat and howled at the moon on sunny days

b)

Mr. Sands

c)

The 12 year-old daughter of Dr. Norcom

d)

Mr. Flint

20.

Who is the author of this story?

a)

Linda Brent

b)

Harriet Jacobs

c)

a poisonous snake

d)

Linda's grandma