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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nat tells Gray of an event that "laid the groundwork" for his later actions, including the insurrection. What was that event?
(a) Wanting to train for the priesthood.
(b) As a child, relating events that had happened before his birth.
(c) Stealing small items with a group of childhood friends.
(d) Being sold to a new master.

2. What is the name of the town Nat can see from his jail cell window?
(a) Richmond.
(b) Fredericksburg.
(c) Savannah.
(d) Jerusalem.

3. On what date was Nat captured?
(a) October 30, 1831.
(b) October 29, 1831.
(c) November 1, 1831.
(d) October 31, 1831.

4. Who is Jeremiah Cobb?
(a) A white man who survived by hiding from the slaves.
(b) A neighbor of Joseph Travis, Nat's master.
(c) The judge at Nat's trial.
(d) A saloon keeper.

5. In Part 1, how does Gray refer to Nat?
(a) As a thing.
(b) As animate chattel.
(c) As a man among men.
(d) As a victim.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Nat's master at the time of the insurrection?

2. According to Gray, what excuse did Nat give for his participation in the rebellion?

3. What is Joseph Travis's profession?

4. While in jail, about how many blacks does Hark say were killed while Nat hid?

5. Southampton is located in what state?

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