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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. While in church with Hark, Nat makes plans to gather with other blacks where?
(a) In the alley next to the courthouse.
(b) Near the creek behind the church.
(c) Behind the general store.
(d) At the graveyard.

3. In the Introduction, what two methods did Gray say were used by the slaves to attempt to find safety?
(a) Concealment or returning home.
(b) Running away or swimming.
(c) Poling down the river or hiding on a boat.
(d) Begging for mercy or hiding on another plantation.

4. According to Gray, how many slave uprisings had there been in the area prior to Nat Turner's?
(a) Nat's rebellion was the first.
(b) There had been three prior rebellions.
(c) There had been two prior rebellions.
(d) There had been one prior rebellion, also put down.

5. While in jail, about how many blacks does Hark say were killed while Nat hid?
(a) One hundred fifty.
(b) One hundred.
(c) Two hundred.
(d) Fifty.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what date was Nat captured?

2. What is the name of the town Nat can see from his jail cell window?

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

4. Cobb uses a word to describe the children of slaves. What is that word?

5. Who is Gray?

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