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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Gray speaks of understanding Nat's mind, what does he say about it?
(a) Nat's mind snapped at the thought of being sold again.
(b) Nat had sociopathic tendencies and would have killed more people if he hadn't been caught.
(c) Nat was trying to grapple with things beyond his mind's reach.
(d) Nat had a mental condition and couldn't understand what he was doing.

2. What three adjectives does Gray use to describe Nat Turner's mind?
(a) Evil, thoughtless, and cruel.
(b) Excited, devious, and mischievous.
(c) Distraught, feverish, and plotting.
(d) Dark, bewildered, and overwrought.

3. What weapon does Nat carry?
(a) A bow and arrow.
(b) A sword.
(c) A knife.
(d) A shotgun.

4. In the Introduction, what two methods did Gray say were used by the slaves to attempt to find safety?
(a) Concealment or returning home.
(b) Begging for mercy or hiding on another plantation.
(c) Poling down the river or hiding on a boat.
(d) Running away or swimming.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Nat's mind "finally" became what, according to Gray?

2. What warning, if any, was given for the insurrection?

3. On what date was Nat captured?

4. What is the nickname T. R. Gray gives to Nat in the "To the Public" section of the book?

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

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