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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gray attribute the failure of the rebellion to?
(a) The moral deficiency of the Negro character.
(b) Close monitoring of all slave activities.
(c) Astute observations on the part of the white slaveholders.
(d) The lack of intelligence of the slaves.

2. What do the Negroes in church use to fan themselves?
(a) Folded pieces of paper.
(b) Thin, pine-bark shingles.
(c) Pine boughs.
(d) Starched, ironed pieces of cloth.

3. In the Introduction, Gray hopes that the description of Nat's rebellion will demonstrate policy regarding what?
(a) The restraint of slaves.
(b) The sale of slaves.
(c) Educating slaves.
(d) Freeing slaves.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On what date was Nat captured?

3. What does Nat have a dream about while In the courtroom?

4. How do Putnam and MIss Maria punish Hark?

5. What weapon does Nat's captor carry?

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