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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gray think should have led the band of slaves to greater efforts?
(a) Desperation.
(b) Hope.
(c) Anger.
(d) Fear.

2. What moniker did Gray assign to Nat Turner?
(a) The "ferocious captive."
(b) The "unrepentant runaway."
(c) The "elusive Fox."
(d) The "great Bandit."

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

4. Who did Nat confide his plans for the insurrection to?
(a) Eighteen slaves.
(b) Twelve other slaves.
(c) Five other slaves.
(d) A few other slaves.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What weapon does Nat's captor carry?

2. According to Nat's statements, the insurrection was ______.

3. What reason does Gray give in his introduction for publishing Nat's confessions?

4. How does Gray say Nat will be punished?

5. Who is the last slave captured who participated in the rebellion?

(see the answer key)

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