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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: 1842-1897.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the reason Harriet comes out of her hiding place for the first time in years?
(a) To sew Ellen's wedding dress.
(b) To say goodbye to Louisa.
(c) To have Christmas dinner.
(d) To attend Gran's funeral.

2. What ruling was in effect in Chowan County where Harriet lives after the slave revolt?
(a) No more slave church services will be allowed.
(b) No slave is allowed to ride a horse.
(c) No more slave marriages will be allowed.
(d) No slaves can visit between plantations.

3. What does Dr. Norcom do when he learns that Harriet has had another child?
(a) He demands that she give the child his last name.
(b) He sells the child.
(c) He cuts her hair very short.
(d) He sells her.

4. What do the Norcoms give Harriet and John for Christmas?
(a) A book.
(b) Their freedom.
(c) An orange.
(d) Some biscuits.

5. Which of the following does NOT bother Harriet about Samuel Sawyer's activity in #103?
(a) Her children may be losing their freedom.
(b) She is not invited to attend.
(c) Her children are losing their father.
(d) Harriet is losing the only white man she felt safe with.

Short Answer Questions

1. Harriet's owner gives her a book filled with ____________________.

2. Into which state can free Negroes not enter?

3. In what year does Dr. Norcom die?

4. What does Harriet learn about Samuel Sawyer?

5. Where does Harriet hide at Gran's house?

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