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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. Sarah Grimke attends a waltzing party that is hosted by whom in the beginning of Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812?
(a) Catherine Morris.
(b) Lucretia Mott.
(c) Mrs. Bettleman.
(d) Mrs. Alston.

2. What color thread does Handful steal from Sarah in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?
(a) Magenta.
(b) Scarlet.
(c) Royal blue.
(d) Ebony.

3. What word from the novel refers to the act of a slave owner freeing his or her slaves?
(a) Intervention.
(b) Manumission.
(c) Exemption.
(d) Dedication.

4. What is the slave called that has been with Mrs. Grimke since childhood and is one of the most senior slaves in the Grimke household, in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?
(a) Lucretia.
(b) Binah.
(c) Cindie.
(d) Aunt-Sister.

5. Who serves as the reverend pastor at the black church that Handful begins attending in Charleston in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?
(a) Burke Williams.
(b) Theodore Weld.
(c) Robert Hayne.
(d) Morris Brown.

Short Answer Questions

1. As punishment for teaching Handful to read, Sarah is forbidden from entering what room in the Grimke household in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?

2. Burke Williams comes from a wealthy family that owns what kind of business?

3. Who admonishes Sarah Grimke for teaching the slave children the ABC song during Sunday school in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?

4. Who defends Mr. Grimke when he faces trial and impeachment in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812?

5. Sarah and Nina are called in for a meeting with their mother and what reverend when Nina refuses to be confirmed into the family church in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?

(see the answer key)

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