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How old was Mabel when she met her husband, and what was his name?
14, Grayson
Why was Mabel not popular among the slaves?
She was too quiet and stubborn
Why does Mabel decide to return to the plantation?
Her love for Cora (Cora doesn't know that Mabel turned back)
How does Mabel die?
From a snake bite on the way back to the plantation. Her body is swallowed up by the swamp.
What is Ridgeway's motivation behind catching Cora?
He lives with guilt from letting Mabel get away
What is Ridgeway's view on slavery?
He believes that it is the duty of white people to enslave blacks
What happened to Ajarry's previous 3 masters?
One died, one lost her in a card game, and one went bankrupt
What was the Underground Railroad?
A network slaves used to get to freedom
Where does the story begin?
On the Randall Plantation in Georgia
What is the Hob house?
It is on the Randall Plantation and it the female quarters for women who seem to be "misfits".
Who is Homer?
He is the slave that Ridgeway buys and frees. He is an odd character. who chooses to stay with Ridgeway.
What is an 'abolitionist'? What did they do and how?
They were people against slavery. They helped educate people about the immorality of the institution by helping free run- aways, printing newspaper articles, to
What is Cora's first job in South Carolina?
Working as a nanny for the Anderson family
Who is the slave that comes up to Cora and suggest they run away together in Georgia
Ceasar
Who taught Cesar how to read?
Mrs Garner
What name does Sam give Cora?
Bessie
