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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Gray say was the "only principle of restraint" for the band of slaves?
(a) Fear of being caught.
(b) Apprehension for their personal safety.
(c) Fear of taking too much time, impeding their escape to the north.
(d) Worry that the alarm would be raised too soon.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gray say the "band" resisted when the white people finally caught up to them?

2. What does Gray think should have led the band of slaves to greater efforts?

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

4. What does Gray state that Nat's confessions demonstrate about the laws?

5. What is an insurrection?

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