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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can't Nat carry out the rebellion on the date he originally chose?
(a) His master will be out of town on his birthday.
(b) He'll be working at Mrs. Whitehead's on his birthday.
(c) The 4th of July celebrations will be held in town, not outside it.
(d) The Memorial Day picnic will be at the armory lawn.

2. Where does Nat hide the stolen book immediately after taking it?
(a) Beneath some hay in the stables.
(b) Beneath the house.
(c) Under his mattress on the floor.
(d) Under a loose plank in the smokehouse floor.

3. Nat tells Gray of an event that "laid the groundwork" for his later actions, including the insurrection. What was that event?
(a) Wanting to train for the priesthood.
(b) As a child, relating events that had happened before his birth.
(c) Stealing small items with a group of childhood friends.
(d) Being sold to a new master.

4. What does Nat take as a "sign" from God that he can begin planning his attack?
(a) A solar eclipse.
(b) A lunar eclipse.
(c) When lightning strikes a tree by him.
(d) A hailstorm.

5. Nat was taught about the Bible and God. What did most other slaves believe in, according to Nat?
(a) Spirits and "h'ants."
(b) They had no beliefs.
(c) Voodoo.
(d) Islam.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word did Cobb ask Nat to spell?

2. How many of the slaves escaped the insurrection without punishment?

3. In Part 2, what does Nat say is the most futile thing a man can do?

4. What type of bird does Nat watch from his hiding place immediately after stealing the book?

5. What does Nat do for the first time the Saturday he and Hark are at market?

(see the answer key)

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