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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Gray speaks of understanding Nat's mind, what does he say about it?
(a) Nat had sociopathic tendencies and would have killed more people if he hadn't been caught.
(b) Nat had a mental condition and couldn't understand what he was doing.
(c) Nat was trying to grapple with things beyond his mind's reach.
(d) Nat's mind snapped at the thought of being sold again.

2. Gray quotes a study by Professor Enoch Mebane that says:
(a) The Negro is a biologically inferior species.
(b) Negroes need to be handled like wild animals.
(c) Negroes are intellectually deficient.
(d) While slavery exists, rebellions are bound to happen.

3. According to Gray, what excuse did Nat give for his participation in the rebellion?
(a) Because he was angry.
(b) Because his friends told him to.
(c) None.
(d) Because he wanted to be free.

4. What is Nat going to be tried for?
(a) Disturbance of the Peace.
(b) Theft.
(c) A misdemeanor.
(d) A felony.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gray say Nat will be punished?

2. What word did Cobb ask Nat to spell?

3. What does Nat have a dream about while In the courtroom?

4. What does Gray attribute the failure of the rebellion to?

5. Southampton is located in what state?

(see the answer key)

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