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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, November 1826 – November 1829 - Part 6, July 1835 – June 1838.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word from the novel refers to the act of a slave owner freeing his or her slaves?
(a) Dedication.
(b) Manumission.
(c) Exemption.
(d) Intervention.

2. What word from Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822 refers to a stone of great size, especially in ancient construction work?
(a) Monolith.
(b) Megalith.
(c) Hieroglyph.
(d) Petraglyph.

3. What term from the novel refers to the act, fact, or process of bringing under control or enslaving?
(a) Embellishment.
(b) Discouragement.
(c) Integration.
(d) Subjugation.

4. How old is Sarah Grimke when she is allowed to venture out of the nursery and is given a waiting maid in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?
(a) 13.
(b) 8.
(c) 11.
(d) 16.

5. What color is the bolt of silk cloth that goes missing before Easter in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?
(a) Crimson.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Emerald green.
(d) Royal blue.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times were Mauma and Sky captured when attempting to escape the plantation where they've been held in Part 5, November 1826 – November 1829?

2. Who admonishes Sarah Grimke for teaching the slave children the ABC song during Sunday school in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?

3. When Sarah returns home in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822, Nina thinks people are worrying for no reason because the rumors of a slave rebellion where turned out untrue?

4. What former American President meets with Sarah and Nina and promises to take their petitions to Congress in Part Six, July 1835 – June 1838?

5. What does Nina have Handful remove in order to show off her injury to the women of her prayer group in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

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