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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who finds Nat and captures him?
(a) Benjamin Phelps.
(b) Benjamin Pepper.
(c) Benjamin Armstrong.
(d) Benjamin Phipps.

2. What warning, if any, was given for the insurrection?
(a) There was no warning given.
(b) A villager overheard two slaves planning, but didn't take it seriously.
(c) Written plans were discovered, but too late.
(d) One of the participating slaves told his wife.

3. Who gives T. R. Gray permission to talk to Nat in jail?
(a) Jeremiah Cobb.
(b) Nat's jailer.
(c) The preacher.
(d) Nat's master.

4. What reason does Gray give in his introduction for publishing Nat's confessions?
(a) For the gratification of public curiosity.
(b) To create a record for posterity.
(c) To pay off his debts.
(d) To write an abolitionist tract.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gray refer to the insurgent slaves as?

2. In the Introduction, what two methods did Gray say were used by the slaves to attempt to find safety?

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

4. Southampton is located in what state?

5. Who did Nat confide his plans for the insurrection to?

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