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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which part of his body causes Cobb pain?
(a) His heart.
(b) His leg.
(c) His arm.
(d) His foot.

2. 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) Worry that the alarm would be raised too soon.
(c) Apprehension for their personal safety.
(d) Fear of being caught.

3. Who is Miss Maria Pope?
(a) Joseph Travis's aunt.
(b) Mrs. Travis's half-sister.
(c) The closest neighbor to the Travis home.
(d) Joseph Travis's half-sister.

4. According to Nat's confession, he had originally intended the rebellion to begin on what day?
(a) His master's birthday.
(b) July 4th.
(c) July 1st.
(d) His birthday.

5. Hank claimed to be able to tell good white people from bad by:
(a) How loudly they spoke.
(b) Their smell.
(c) The look in their eyes.
(d) What they said.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gray quotes a study by Professor Enoch Mebane that says:

2. Which Biblical prophet did Nat feel "spoke" to him most clearly about the rebellion?

3. How does Gray say Nat will be punished?

4. What is Nat's execution date?

5. What happened to Hark's wife and son?

(see the answer key)

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