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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. 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) Burke Williams.
(d) Shanney.

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

3. What island can Handful see from the shore that thrills her in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?
(a) Sullivan's Island.
(b) Long Island.
(c) Manchester Island.
(d) Grace Island.

4. How many slaves does the Grimke family own in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?
(a) 14.
(b) 7.
(c) 50.
(d) 100.

5. Who oversees Sarah's studies in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?
(a) Catherine Morris.
(b) Denmark Vesey.
(c) Madame Ruffin.
(d) Nina Grimke.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What color is the bolt of silk cloth that goes missing before Easter in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?

4. What condition did Sarah Grimke develop as a result of her terror at witnessing her mother beating a slave during her childhood?

5. How old is Handful when her character is first introduced in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?

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