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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gives T. R. Gray permission to talk to Nat in jail?
(a) Nat's master.
(b) Jeremiah Cobb.
(c) Nat's jailer.
(d) The preacher.

2. What does Gray think should have led the band of slaves to greater efforts?
(a) Fear.
(b) Anger.
(c) Desperation.
(d) Hope.

3. What does Gray say was the "only principle of restraint" for the band of slaves?
(a) Fear of taking too much time, impeding their escape to the north.
(b) Fear of being caught.
(c) Worry that the alarm would be raised too soon.
(d) Apprehension for their personal safety.

4. What is the nickname T. R. Gray gives to Nat in the "To the Public" section of the book?
(a) Black Bandit.
(b) Powerful Slave.
(c) Insane Instigator.
(d) Great Bandit.

5. Why does Gray say he published the Confessions?
(a) For the gratification of public curiosity.
(b) For punishment of the guilty.
(c) To include them in his memoirs.
(d) In order to set the record straight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gray refer to the insurgent slaves as?

2. What weapon does Nat carry?

3. In the Introduction, Gray hopes that the description of Nat's rebellion will demonstrate policy regarding what?

4. Turner says he submits Nat's "own account of the conspiracy" to the public ____________.

5. What does Gray state that Nat's confessions demonstrate about the laws?

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