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Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

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Harriet Ann Jacobs Biography

Personal Background
Early Years
After the Escape
Career Highlights
Public Service
Achievements

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Authenticity of the Novel
Key Themes
Narrative Structure and Chronology

Summary, Analysis, and Original Text by Chapter

Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapters 3–4
Chapters 5–6
Chapter 7
Chapters 8–9
Chapters 10–11
Chapters 12–13
Chapters 14–16
Chapters 17–20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapters 23–25
Chapter 26–29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41

Character List

Character Map

Character Analysis

Linda Brent
Aunt Martha
William
Dr. Flint
Mrs. Flint
Uncle Benjamin
Mr. Sands
The First Mrs. Bruce
The Second Mrs. Bruce

Critical Essays

The Slave Narrative Tradition in African American Literature
The Feminist Perspective
Slave Rebellions and Runaway Slaves
"We the People. . . ": Slavery and the U.S. Constitution
Slave Narrative Conventions

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1:  Linda Brent is a pseudonym for

a. Harriet Tubman

b. Harriet Beacher Stowe

c. Harriet Jacobs

d. Linda Day George
2:  In the preface, Linda reveals that she spent how many years as a slave?

a. 16

b. 27

c. 23

d. 31
3:  After the death of her parents, Linda is raised by her grandmother, who is known by what name in the white community?

a. Aunt Martha

b. Granny

c. The Baker

d. The Hornblower
4:  How old is Linda when Dr. Flint begins to pursue her?

a. 13

b. 15

c. 17

d. 21
5:  Determined to escape the relentless pursuit of Dr. Flint, Linda enters into a sexual relationship with which character?

a. Mr. Sands

b. William

c. Peter

d. Mr. Bruce
6:  For how many years does Linda hide in her grandmother's garret?

a. 4

b. 5

c. 6

d. 7
7:  Linda refers to her hiding place as her what?

a. Black hole of content

b. Fortress of solitude

c. Loophole of retreat

d. Living room
8:  Linda's children are named what?

a. Benny and Ellen

b. William and Peter

c. Benny and June

d. Phillip and Nancy
9:  Linda's travels abroad with Mr. Bruce and his daughter take her to which European country?

a. Holland

b. France

c. Ireland

d. England
10:  The second Mrs. Bruce finally buys Linda's freedom for what price?

a. 17 yards of taffeta

b. $450

c. $300

d. 100 pounds of baking flour
11:  After Linda escapes from Mr. Flint's plantation, her relatives advise her to do what?

a. Keep running until she gets to Canada

b. Return to her master and beg his forgiveness

c. Go to a big city to be less conspicuous

d. Stay hidden for 4 years
12:  What helps Linda realize that freedom is a possibility?

a. Her eavesdropping on her master's family

b. Her connection to the Underground Railroad

c. Her conviction in faith

d. Her ability to read newspapers



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