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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Nat's statements, the insurrection was ______.
(a) Spread across twelve miles.
(b) Local.
(c) Confined to five farms.
(d) Confined to two counties.

2. How did Little Morning determine which jar held molasses?
(a) By asking Nat.
(b) By dipping a finger inside.
(c) By asking her mother.
(d) By reading the label on the jar.

3. After Benjamin died, who inherited the plantation?
(a) Samuel Turner.
(b) Miss Elizabeth.
(c) Lewis Turner.
(d) Miss Nell.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Nat's father "ran off" from the Turner household. Why?

2. What is Joseph Travis's profession?

3. Benjamin said that saves were as unteachable as a what?

4. From which room did Nat steal a book?

5. What was Nat's mother's name?

(see the answer key)

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