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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, October 1818 – November 1820.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the Grimke family live in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?
(a) Atlanta, Georgia.
(b) Charleston, South Carolina.
(c) Oxford, Mississippi.
(d) Memphis, Tennessee.

2. When Sarah discusses abolition with her brothers and father in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812, she tells them that she agrees slaves should not be freed and returned to Africa. What does Sarah believe should be done about the slaves?
(a) They should be freed and sent to South America.
(b) They should remain slaves.
(c) They should be freed and live in America.
(d) They should be executed.

3. Who carves Handful a rabbit-head cane after she returns from her incarceration in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?
(a) Goodis.
(b) Shanney.
(c) Daniel Huger.
(d) Binah.

4. What led to the death of Handful's father?
(a) Throat cancer.
(b) He was hung.
(c) An epileptic seizure.
(d) A leg wound.

5. What term from the novel refers to the medical use of seawater as a form of therapy?
(a) Celiac therapy.
(b) Hydrotherapy.
(c) Targenic therapy.
(d) Thalassotherapy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Sarah attend a church service and become inspired to give her life to God after her betrothal to Burke Williams ends in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812?

2. Who was the founder of the American Anti-Slavery Society?

3. What is the name of the black church that is attended by freed blacks and slaves in Charleston in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?

4. For how long does Burke Williams stay when he first calls on Sarah in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812?

5. Who is revealed to have told on Handful for writing in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?

(see the answer key)

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