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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: 1835-1842.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is placed on Miss Horniblow's eyelids after she dies?
(a) Jar lids.
(b) Tiny stones.
(c) Silver dollars.
(d) Sea shells.

2. What will happen to Harriet if she refuses Dr. Norcom's offer in #66?
(a) He will give her to his son.
(b) He will sell her to a slave trader.
(c) He will have her hanged.
(d) He will cut off her foot.

3. Lulu is almost attacked by which creature at Auburn?
(a) A fox.
(b) A snake.
(c) A dog.
(d) A wolf.

4. Why does Mrs. Norcom want Aunt Betty to be buried in the white cemetery?
(a) Because it has better security.
(b) Because there are no available plots in the black cemetery.
(c) So her slave can be buried at the foot of her own grave.
(d) Because Aunt Betty meant so much to the Norcom family.

5. What had Miss Elizabeth bought with the $300 she borrowed from Gran?
(a) An emerald necklace.
(b) Woolen fabrics.
(c) A silver candelabra.
(d) A slave girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes Dr. Norcom?

2. What does Dr. Norcom threaten to do if Harriet tells anyone about his advances toward her?

3. To whom does Harriet address her first letter?

4. To whom does Gran give Harriet's ticket to stow away on the ship headed north?

5. What does Harriet name her son?

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