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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 does Harriet enter into the book she receives from her owner?
(a) Spells.
(b) Names.
(c) Letters.
(d) Recipes.

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

3. Who is the physician who attends to Harriet's owner?
(a) Dr. Norris.
(b) Dr. Nordstrom.
(c) Dr. Norcom.
(d) Dr. Nordegren.

4. 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 cuts her hair very short.
(c) He sells the child.
(d) He sells her.

5. 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 slaves can visit between plantations.
(d) No more slave marriages will be allowed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of cure does the doctor use on Harriet's owner?

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

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

4. What possession of Harriet's does Mrs. Norcom forbid her to use?

5. Who approaches Harriet with inappropriate advances?

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