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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the family physician that diagnoses Sarah with depression in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?
(a) Dr. Geddings.
(b) Dr. Anderson.
(c) Dr. Smith.
(d) Dr. Wilson.

2. 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) Cindie.
(c) Aunt-Sister.
(d) Binah.

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

4. What color is the bolt of silk cloth that goes missing before Easter in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?
(a) Emerald green.
(b) Royal blue.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Crimson.

5. Which of Sarah's siblings tells her that he wants to be a minister instead of a lawyer when he grows older in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?
(a) Thomas Grimke.
(b) James Grimke.
(c) Peter Grimke.
(d) Charles Grimke.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Sarah Grimke when Burke Williams proposes to her?

2. Who is the new slave that Mauma believes to be attracted to Handful in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812?

3. What led to the death of Handful's father?

4. Where do the Grimkes go for Easter Service in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?

5. Sarah Grimke’s father is a veteran of what war?

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