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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, September 1821 – July 1822.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are the slaves required to sit when they attend church services with their masters?
(a) In the front pews.
(b) Outside the church.
(c) Behind the altar.
(d) In the balcony.

2. Denmark Vesey explains the numbers from Mauma's quilt by telling Handful they represent what in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?
(a) His winning lottery numbers.
(b) The numbers that were branded on him when he became a slave.
(c) The year he wanted to marry Mauma.
(d) The year Mauma would be freed.

3. What led to the death of Handful's father?
(a) An epileptic seizure.
(b) He was hung.
(c) Throat cancer.
(d) A leg wound.

4. When Denmark Vesey sets the date for the revolt as two months away in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822, he claims to have how many names of slaves enrolled to participate?
(a) 400.
(b) 3,000.
(c) 9,000.
(d) 6,000.

5. Who is revealed to have told on Handful for writing in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?
(a) Rosetta.
(b) Binah.
(c) Shanney.
(d) Lucy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What island can Handful see from the shore that thrills her in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?

2. Who among Sarah's siblings are now left at home that are unmarried or not in school in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?

3. How has Handful been injured during her incarceration in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?

4. Where does the doctor prescribe for Mr. Grimke to stay for the summer in order to take in the sea air in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?

5. What word from Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822 refers to a modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance or rank?

(see the answer key)

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