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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Gray's "Introduction" people in the Southampton area were __________.:
(a) "Greatly excited" about the uprising.
(b) "Harbored sinister suspicions" regarding future uprisings.
(c) "Very worried" about the insurrection.
(d) "Afraid for their lives" from the slaves.

2. According to Nat's confession, how many people did he kill?
(a) Thirty-Two.
(b) Ten.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

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

4. What does Nat find in Mrs. Whitehead's library that furthers his plans for a slave uprising?
(a) A Bible lying open to Judges 15:14, where Sampson kills a thousand men.
(b) A map of Southampton County.
(c) A sharp knife.
(d) A book about famous murderers.

5. How does Nat encounter Jeremiah Cobb the first time?
(a) Cobb is considering buying Nat.
(b) Cobb requests water from the Travis well.
(c) Cobb stops by to visit Joseph Travis.
(d) Cobb needs repairs to his dogcart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Nat's execution date?

2. How many people were killed at the first location in the insurrection?

3. What does Nat see in the Northern lady's eyes at the beginning of Part 3 that ignited his hatred?

4. On what date was Nat captured?

5. What upcoming event does Nat take as his new "sign" to start his insurrection?

(see the answer key)

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