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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Gray's "Introduction" people in the Southampton area were __________.:
(a) "Very worried" about the insurrection.
(b) "Afraid for their lives" from the slaves.
(c) "Harbored sinister suspicions" regarding future uprisings.
(d) "Greatly excited" about the uprising.

2. What year did Nat's grandmother die?
(a) 1781.
(b) 1780.
(c) 1782.
(d) 1783.

3. What did Nat Turner say life of black child was?
(a) "Nothing but drudgery and light work."
(b) "Dull beyond recounting."
(c) "Full of life and freedom."
(d) "An initiation into slavery."

4. Why does Gray say he published the Confessions?
(a) To include them in his memoirs.
(b) In order to set the record straight.
(c) For punishment of the guilty.
(d) For the gratification of public curiosity.

5. What does Nat remember seeing after getting to Major Ridley's place?
(a) Negroes running away from the farm.
(b) Negroes with rifles and muskets.
(c) The butler running up the street to sound the alarm.
(d) Major Ridley coming out to make peace with Nat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tries to take over the insurrection from Nat?

2. Nat's father "ran off" from the Turner household. Why?

3. On what date was Nat captured?

4. After dinner, what does Miss Nell do?

5. Even though Nat says Ethelred Brantley is deserving of the Lord's grace, he still feels what emotions toward him?

(see the answer key)

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