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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: 1835-1842.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the slaves call a wedding ceremony?
(a) Jumping the broom.
(b) Hoeing the field.
(c) Churning the butter.
(d) Singing the glory.

2. Gran was given her freedom in Missus Elizabeth's will but does not leave because ______________________.
(a) She doesn't have any money.
(b) She is afraid to leave the life she knows.
(c) Dr. Norcom wants to sell her.
(d) She thinks she will be whipped for being a runaway.

3. Where does Harriet stay at the home of the person in #80?
(a) A storeroom.
(b) A chapel.
(c) A smokehouse.
(d) A shed.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harriet learn about Samuel Sawyer?

2. How long does Harriet stay at Widow Blount's house?

3. Who is Harriet's father?

4. Where will Dr. Norcom's son live after his marriage?

5. What does Dr. Norcom threaten to do if Harriet tells anyone about his advances toward her?

(see the answer key)

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