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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. What color is the leather on the book given to Harriet by her owner?
(a) Blue.
(b) Brown.
(c) Red.
(d) Black.

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

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

4. What does Harriet do for the first time at Hayes plantation?
(a) Presses apple cider.
(b) Runs away.
(c) Goes to a dance.
(d) Sews in a quilting bee.

5. At what church is Harriet's daughter baptized?
(a) St. Paul's.
(b) Our Lord the Redeemer.
(c) Chowan Baptist Church.
(d) United Church of Christ.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where had R gone because he heard there was land to be had?

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

3. To whom does Harriet address her first letter?

4. Who is the man who led the slave uprising in August of 1831?

5. Who is the Norcom boy with whom John has been fighting?

(see the answer key)

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