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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What has Gran been teaching Harriet to make?
(a) Pecan cake.
(b) Cornbrad.
(c) Dumplings.
(d) Crackers.

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

4. Who does Gran ask for help when Harriet tells her about Dr. Norcom's advances?
(a) Adam Sawyer.
(b) Samuel Sawyer.
(c) Tom Sawyer.
(d) James Sawyer.

5. When was the man in #50 hanged for his crimes?
(a) September 15, 1798.
(b) June 25, 1829.
(c) November 11, 1831.
(d) October 28, 1876

6. Why does Gran throw Harriet out of her house?
(a) Because she is pregnant.
(b) Because she no longer goes to church.
(c) Because she swore at her.
(d) Because she tried to run away.

7. What does Dr. Norcom say he is going to do if she doesn't give in to his advances?
(a) Sell her to a slave trader.
(b) Bring her back to his house.
(c) Sell her son to a slave trader.
(d) Make her live in the cottage.

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

9. Who is Doctor Norcum's wife?
(a) Myra.
(b) Millie.
(c) Maria.
(d) Myrna.

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

11. What had Miss Elizabeth bought with the $300 she borrowed from Gran?
(a) A silver candelabra.
(b) An emerald necklace.
(c) A slave girl.
(d) Woolen fabrics.

12. Where had R gone because he heard there was land to be had?
(a) Charlotte.
(b) Savannah.
(c) Macon.
(d) Richmond.

13. Who is Harriet's owner?
(a) Mary Husted.
(b) Mable Hawthorne.
(c) Margaret Horniblow.
(d) Marjorie Hemings.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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