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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: 1825-1833.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Harriet's father can buy his freedom for ______________ dollars.
(a) 500.
(b) 25.
(c) 300.
(d) 1000.

2. What is placed on Miss Horniblow's eyelids after she dies?
(a) Tiny stones.
(b) Jar lids.
(c) Silver dollars.
(d) Sea shells.

3. What happy event occurs in Harriet's family?
(a) James gets married.
(b) Gran is given her freedom.
(c) Gran turns 75.
(d) Harriet has a baby.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Harriet when she begins writing letters?

2. In August of 1831, there is a ___________________ uprising.

3. Where does Dr. Norcom plan to have Harriet stay so he can have her all to himself?

4. How much does the person in #30 pay for Gran?

5. What has Gran been teaching Harriet to make?

(see the answer key)

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