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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what church is Harriet's daughter baptized?
(a) Chowan Baptist Church.
(b) Our Lord the Redeemer.
(c) United Church of Christ.
(d) St. Paul's.

2. 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) Harriet helps take care of Gran.
(d) Gran wants to take care of them.

3. What does Dr. Norcom threaten to do if Harriet tells anyone about his advances toward her?
(a) Rape her.
(b) Whip her.
(c) Sell her.
(d) Kill her.

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

5. What does the man in #41 ask of Harriet?
(a) To bake a special cake.
(b) To become his lover.
(c) To pick cherries for his wife.
(d) To look after his daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nickname does Harriet's brother call her?

2. What structure did the whites tear down in the slave revolt?

3. Harriet seeks out her mother's friend, _______________, to talk to about her situation.

4. What does Harriet name her son?

5. Into which state can free Negroes not enter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What arrangements does Dr. Norcom devise in attempts to make Harriet have sex with him?

2. Why has R moved to Savannah?

3. What concern does Harriet express about John in a letter to her deceased father?

4. What does Harriet hope will happen by becoming Samuel Sawyer's lover, and what actually happens when she becomes pregnant?

5. Which of Harriet's relatives are owned by Margaret's mother, Elizabeth, and what happens to them when Elizabeth dies?

6. What is found in Gran's house during the slave uprising, and when does the uprising calm down?

7. What does Harriet name her baby boy, and why does she move out of the Norcom house?

8. What does Harriet hope that her mother's childhood relationship with Margaret will mean for Harriet herself?

9. Why does Harriet not talk to her Gran about Dr. Norcom's advances?

10. Who does Gran tell Harriet to talk to about her troubles with Dr. Norcom, and what is this person's suggestion for Harriet?

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