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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What warning, if any, was given for the insurrection?
(a) One of the participating slaves told his wife.
(b) Written plans were discovered, but too late.
(c) There was no warning given.
(d) A villager overheard two slaves planning, but didn't take it seriously.

4. Turner says he submits Nat's "own account of the conspiracy" to the public ____________.
(a) "As it was dictated to me."
(b) "For posterity."
(c) "Without comment."
(d) "For you to judge."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gives T. R. Gray permission to talk to Nat in jail?

2. When Gray speaks of understanding Nat's mind, what does he say about it?

3. What is an insurrection?

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

5. Why does Gray say he published the Confessions?

(see the answer key)

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