Events of the Chapters (A)
What mode of transportation did Linda escape on?
What animal did Linda encounter in Snaky Swap?
Snakes
Why did Mrs. Flint suddenly rush to Linda's grandmother when she was ill?
She did not want to be outdone by the charity of other Christian ladies in the neighborhood. She also scolded Uncle Phillip for not requesting Dr. Flint.
Do you think Dr. Flint really would've come at their request?
"I did not look back upon the old place, though I felt that I should never see it again."
Linda, upon leaving her grandmother's house.
What was the primary thing/thought that got Linda through her brutal time in the garret?
The thought of her children being free.
"Had it not been for the hope of serving my children, I should have been thankful to die; but, for their sakes, I was willing to bear on."
What does Linda find/use to create a small hole?
Gimlet
In this section, this person refers to Linda as his slave in Chapter 19, but his daughter's property in Chapter 27.
Dr. Flint
As discussed, this just reiterates that he's a ruthless person who will seemingly do whatever it takes to get his way.
"I wish you'd ask her to come home, for I want to see her; but if you put her in jail, or tell her you'll cut her head off, I'll tell her to go right back."
Benny to Dr. Flint, while Flint tried to get information out of him.
On Christmas, what techniques did Linda's grandmother use to establish a strong sense that she was not in the house?
She left doors open, invited them upstairs, and essentially gave them a tour of the house.
Who does Dr. Flint say he wrote a letter to in the north?
Boston's mayor
Which two characters in this section believe their slaves will return by choice?
Dr. Flint - Strong feeling that Linda's children will bring her back.
Mr. Sands - "He has shown himself ungrateful; but I shall not go for him, or send for him. I feel confident that he will soon return to me."
"He's young and inconsiderate, and those Northern rascals decoyed him."
"I intended to give him freedom in five years."
Mr. Sands, in regard to William's escape.
Upon escape, the vessel's captain had to have a cover story for carrying the women. He represented the two as women going to meet their ________.
Husbands
Who does Linda say Dr. Flint repeatedly tried to bribe in order to obtain more information?
Linda's Children
Upon Aunt Nancy's death, Mrs. Flint was redirected to Nancy's mother when determining the burial site. Who was responsible for this?
Clergyman/Minister/Religious Leader
Slave owners often used Christianity to validate slavery, as we have discussed. In this instance, how does Mrs. Flint's interaction with a religious leader suggest about her own (religious) hypocrisy?
"This trading - is a bad business for a fellow that's got any heart."
Slave-trader (unnamed individual)
What might this statement more broadly suggest?
Linda mentioned that places like Massachusetts were "uncomfortable" for slave holders to go in search for a runaway. What Law does she mention that reversed this?
Fugitive Slave Law
What government official does Linda state could not be ignorant of the horrors of slavery?
Senator Brown of Mississippi
Uncle Phillip asked permission to pay for his own sister's burial. What did the Flint's see this action as?
"...and how the same Phillip paid the expenses of the funeral, which they regarded as doing so much credit to the master."
"Take courage, Linda. I've got a dagger, and no man shall take you from me, unless he passes over my dead body."
Peter
What is Peter implying will happen if they are caught with this statement?