The Flight #3

How does the phrase "the darkness bewildered me" impact the reader’s understanding of the narrator’s experience?

• It conveys her confusion and fear.

• It highlights her sense of relief.

• It shows her determination.

• It suggests she is indifferent to the situation.

What does the allusion in "I was about to risk everything on the throw of a die;" suggest about Linda’s mindset?

• She sees her escape as a gamble with uncertain odds.

• She is confident in her success.

• She believes she has nothing to lose.

• She does not recognize the risks.

What is the effect of the parallel structure in "I shut all the windows, locked all the doors, and went up to the third story, to wait till midnight."?

• It creates a rhythmic, deliberate pace.

• It makes the passage confusing.

• It slows down the tension of the moment.

• It highlights her confidence.

How does the word choice in "a loathsome jail" affect the tone?

• It conveys deep disgust and suffering.

• It makes the jail seem neutral.

• It suggests the jail is a place of safety.

• It implies that she enjoys being there.

The advertisement for Linda’s capture portrays enslaved people as:

• Property to be retrieved and controlled.

• Individuals with autonomy.

• Equal members of society.

• Beneficiaries of their circumstances.

What is the effect of the short, direct sentence "I did as I was ordered."?

• It conveys the narrator’s powerlessness.

• It highlights her excitement.

• It makes her seem hopeful.

• It suggests she is planning something.

What is the effect of the hyperbole in "the night was so intensely dark that I could see nothing."?

• It emphasizes the difficulty of escaping.

• It highlights her sense of control.

• It suggests she feels indifferent.

• It makes the passage less dramatic.

The phrase "law against harboring fugitives" references:

• The Fugitive Slave Act.

• The Constitution.

• The Emancipation Proclamation.

• The Underground Railroad.

How does the dash in "Before ten o’clock every vessel northward bound was thoroughly examined – and the law against harboring fugitives was read to all on board." impact the structure?

• It introduces a dramatic pause for emphasis.

• It makes the sentence more confusing.

• It weakens the urgency of the moment.

• It slows down the pacing.

The phrase "My life was bound up in my children." is an example of:

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Personification