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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. Who is the man who led the slave uprising in August of 1831?
(a) Forrest Lyons.
(b) Nat Turner.
(c) Sam Turnbill.
(d) Gabe Trenton.

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

3. What has Gran been teaching Harriet to make?
(a) Crackers.
(b) Pecan cake.
(c) Dumplings.
(d) Cornbrad.

4. What is Harriet's father's skill?
(a) Gardening.
(b) Weaving.
(c) Singing.
(d) Carpentry.

5. What does Dr. Norcom threaten to do if Harriet tells anyone about his advances toward her?
(a) Whip her.
(b) Kill her.
(c) Rape her.
(d) Sell her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Harriet's father can buy his freedom for ______________ dollars.

2. Gran was given her freedom in Missus Elizabeth's will but does not leave because ______________________.

3. Which one of Gran's friends dies of Rheumatic Fever?

4. How old is Mary Matilda when Harriet is given to her?

5. Who approaches Harriet with inappropriate advances?

(see the answer key)

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