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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Nat's rebellion not motivated by?
(a) Anger or hate.
(b) Frustration or desperation.
(c) Confusion or hopelessness.
(d) Revenge or sudden anger.

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

3. What is an insurrection?
(a) An agreement.
(b) A fight.
(c) A peace march.
(d) An uprising.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the Introduction, Gray hopes that the description of Nat's rebellion will demonstrate policy regarding what?

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

4. What weapon does Nat carry?

5. How does Gray say Nat will be punished?

(see the answer key)

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