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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the last slave captured who participated in the rebellion?
(a) Sam.
(b) Nelson.
(c) Hark.
(d) Nat.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gray say Nat will be punished?

2. On what date was Nat captured?

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

4. What moniker did Gray assign to Nat Turner?

5. In the introduction, what does Gray state Nat's mind "first became"?

(see the answer key)

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