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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While in church with Hark, Nat makes plans to gather with other blacks where?
(a) Behind the general store.
(b) At the graveyard.
(c) Near the creek behind the church.
(d) In the alley next to the courthouse.

2. Nat tells Gray of an event that "laid the groundwork" for his later actions, including the insurrection. What was that event?
(a) Being sold to a new master.
(b) As a child, relating events that had happened before his birth.
(c) Stealing small items with a group of childhood friends.
(d) Wanting to train for the priesthood.

3. What does Nat remember during Gray's speech to the court?
(a) A stern lecture from his master.
(b) Hearing God order him to kill.
(c) The twenty-third Psalm.
(d) A song Miss Margaret wrote.

4. What weapon does Nat carry?
(a) A sword.
(b) A shotgun.
(c) A bow and arrow.
(d) A knife.

5. Who did Nat confide his plans for the insurrection to?
(a) A few other slaves.
(b) Five other slaves.
(c) Twelve other slaves.
(d) Eighteen slaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Nat's master at the time of the insurrection?

2. Hank claimed to be able to tell good white people from bad by:

3. What word did Cobb ask Nat to spell?

4. Who is Jeremiah Cobb?

5. According to Nat, Hark's name might be short for what?

(see the answer key)

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