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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is the town where the Norcom family lives?
(a) Ellsburg.
(b) Edenton.
(c) Ellenton.
(d) Eden.

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

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

6. In August of 1831, there is a ___________________ uprising.
(a) farmers'.
(b) religious.
(c) sailors'.
(d) slave.

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

8. Why do Harriet and her baby live with Gran?
(a) Mrs. Norcom won't let them in the house.
(b) Gran wants to keep men away from Harriet.
(c) Gran wants to take care of them.
(d) Harriet helps take care of Gran.

9. What structure did the whites tear down in the slave revolt?
(a) The courthouse.
(b) The slave church.
(c) The general store.
(d) A barn.

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

11. What happy event occurs in Harriet's family?
(a) Harriet has a baby.
(b) James gets married.
(c) Gran turns 75.
(d) Gran is given her freedom.

12. What nickname does Harriet have for Dr. Norcom?
(a) Dr. Nevercom.
(b) The General.
(c) Dr. Devil.
(d) Pickle Face.

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

14. Harriet's owner gives her a book filled with ____________________.
(a) Family tree.
(b) Addresses.
(c) Recipes.
(d) Numbers and lists.

15. What nickname does Harriet's brother call her?
(a) Harry.
(b) Hay seed.
(c) Hatty.
(d) Henrietta.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is placed on Miss Horniblow's eyelids after she dies?

2. Into which state can free Negroes not enter?

3. What does Harriet enter into the book she receives from her owner?

4. What color is the leather on the book given to Harriet by her owner?

5. Who does Gran ask for help when Harriet tells her about Dr. Norcom's advances?

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