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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Gray speaks of understanding Nat's mind, what does he say about it?
(a) Nat's mind snapped at the thought of being sold again.
(b) Nat had sociopathic tendencies and would have killed more people if he hadn't been caught.
(c) Nat was trying to grapple with things beyond his mind's reach.
(d) Nat had a mental condition and couldn't understand what he was doing.

2. Who gives T. R. Gray permission to talk to Nat in jail?
(a) Jeremiah Cobb.
(b) Nat's jailer.
(c) Nat's master.
(d) The preacher.

3. Who was Nat's master at the time of the insurrection?
(a) Samuel Turner.
(b) Joseph Travis.
(c) Dr. Ballard.
(d) Jeremiah Cobb.

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

5. What happened to Hark's wife and son?
(a) They escaped.
(b) They were sold to Mississippi.
(c) They moved to another plantation.
(d) They died.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Nat's rebellion not motivated by?

3. How do Putnam and MIss Maria punish Hark?

4. According to Nat, Hark's name might be short for what?

5. What moniker did Gray assign to Nat Turner?

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