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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. By what initial does Harriet call her new beau?
(a) J.
(b) C.
(c) R.
(d) S.

2. How old is Mary Matilda when Harriet is given to her?
(a) 22.
(b) 3.
(c) 17.
(d) 6.

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

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

5. Who buys Gran at the slave auction?
(a) Mr. Preston.
(b) Dr. DuBois.
(c) Mrs. Lehigh.
(d) Miss Hannah.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Harriet name her son?

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

4. Why do Harriet and her baby live with Gran?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Molly Horniblow thwart Dr. Norcom's plans to buy her, and who eventually buys Molly and and Mark?

5. Why has R moved to Savannah?

6. What prevents Harriet from marrying R?

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

8. Who is R, and where does Harriet meet him?

9. What is Harriet's fate after the death of Margaret Horniblow?

10. What impact does the slave uprising have on Edenton?

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