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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) James Grimke.
(b) Peter Grimke.
(c) Thomas Grimke.
(d) Charles Grimke.

2. What is Mauma's full name in the novel?
(a) Charlotte Grimke.
(b) Lucretia Grimke.
(c) Sarah Grimke.
(d) Theodora Smith.

3. Who is revealed to have told on Handful for writing in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Binah.
(c) Shanney.
(d) Rosetta.

4. Who admonishes Sarah Grimke for teaching the slave children the ABC song during Sunday school in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?
(a) Reverend Williams.
(b) Reverend Hall.
(c) Reverend Mott.
(d) Reverend McDowell.

5. Who is ordered to administer one lash to Handful as punishment for her having learned to read in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?
(a) Denmark Vesey.
(b) Tomfry.
(c) Shanney.
(d) Burke Williams.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Handful's real name in the novel?

2. What is the name of the ball that occurs at the culmination of Race Week in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?

3. Who oversees Sarah's studies in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?

4. Mrs. Grimke, Sarah, Mary, and Anna go off to a promenade at what location in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?

5. 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?

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