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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many of the slaves escaped the insurrection without punishment?
(a) Seven.
(b) Only one.
(c) None.
(d) Two.

2. According to Nat's statements, the insurrection was ______.
(a) Local.
(b) Confined to five farms.
(c) Spread across twelve miles.
(d) Confined to two counties.

3. Where is Nat found to be hiding?
(a) In a cave.
(b) In the woods.
(c) In a swamp.
(d) Under a log.

4. How does Gray say the "band" resisted when the white people finally caught up to them?
(a) With great force.
(b) Feebly.
(c) Feverishly.
(d) Desperately.

5. How does Gray refer to himself in the introduction?
(a) Your respectful author.
(b) Your dutiful recorder.
(c) Your obedient servant.
(d) Your impartial ear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gray say was the "only principle of restraint" for the band of slaves?

2. What weapon does Nat carry?

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

4. What does T. R. Gray mean by "this population"?

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

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