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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the Norcom boy with whom John has been fighting?
(a) Andrew.
(b) Philip.
(c) James.
(d) Clayton.

2. What is placed on Miss Horniblow's eyelids after she dies?
(a) Tiny stones.
(b) Jar lids.
(c) Sea shells.
(d) Silver dollars.

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

4. 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) Sell her son to a slave trader.
(c) Bring her back to his house.
(d) Make her live in the cottage.

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

6. What ruling was in effect in Chowan County where Harriet lives after the slave revolt?
(a) No more slave marriages will be allowed.
(b) No more slave church services will be allowed.
(c) No slave is allowed to ride a horse.
(d) No slaves can visit between plantations.

7. What color is the leather on the book given to Harriet by her owner?
(a) Blue.
(b) Red.
(c) Black.
(d) Brown.

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

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

10. 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 tried to run away.
(d) Because she swore at her.

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

12. What was Harriet's mother's name?
(a) Dolores.
(b) Davinia.
(c) Delilah.
(d) Davida.

13. In what year does Harriet begin writing letters?
(a) 1864.
(b) 1776.
(c) 1913.
(d) 1825.

14. What possession of Harriet's does Mrs. Norcom forbid her to use?
(a) New shoes.
(b) Pen and paper.
(c) Hair brush.
(d) Book.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the physician who attends to Harriet's owner?

2. To whom does Harriet address her first letter?

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

4. What does Harriet name her son?

5. How old is Mary Matilda when Harriet is given to her?

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