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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: 1842-1897.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Harriet when she begins writing to Joseph in 1835?
(a) 12.
(b) 16.
(c) 21.
(d) 25.

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

3. Louisa was active in which of the following organizations?
(a) The American Red Cross.
(b) The W.E.B. DuBois Society.
(c) The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
(d) The National Association of Colored Women.

4. Dr. Norcom offers to give Harriet's children their freedom if ________________________.
(a) Harriet moves into the cottage in the woods.
(b) Harriet will agree to take care of his sick wife.
(c) Harriet will come back to the house.
(d) Harriet will help deliver babies on the plantation.

5. Who buys Gran at the slave auction?
(a) Miss Hannah.
(b) Mrs. Lehigh.
(c) Dr. DuBois.
(d) Mr. Preston.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Harriet sell her grandmother's house for in 1892?

2. How does Harriet spend a lot of her time doing in her hiding place in Gran's house?

3. On what street was Molly Horniblow's cottage located?

4. What ruling was in effect in Chowan County where Harriet lives after the slave revolt?

5. Why do Harriet and her baby live with Gran?

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