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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Harriet seeks out her mother's friend, _______________, to talk to about her situation.
(a) Adelaide.
(b) Maya.
(c) Sara.
(d) Polly.

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

3. What does Harriet hope that Miss Margaret gave her in her will?
(a) A necklace.
(b) A pen and paper.
(c) A sewing kit.
(d) Her freedom.

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

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

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

7. What do the Norcoms give Harriet and John for Christmas?
(a) A book.
(b) An orange.
(c) Some biscuits.
(d) Their freedom.

8. Where does Dr. Norcom plan to have Harriet stay so he can have her all to himself?
(a) A house in town.
(b) An old farmhouse.
(c) A suite at a hotel.
(d) A cottage in the woods.

9. How old is Harriet when she begins writing letters?
(a) 18.
(b) 7.
(c) 16.
(d) 11.

10. Who approaches Harriet with inappropriate advances?
(a) Mr. Kagey.
(b) Mr. Beaulieu.
(c) Dr. Norcum.
(d) Dr. Johnson.

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

12. What type of cure does the doctor use on Harriet's owner?
(a) The herbal cure.
(b) The bleeding cure.
(c) The ice cure.
(d) The starvation cure.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Harriet's father can buy his freedom for ______________ dollars.

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

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

4. How much does the person in #30 pay for Gran?

5. By what initial does Harriet call her new beau?

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