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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. What condition did Sarah Grimke develop as a result of her terror at witnessing her mother beating a slave during her childhood?
(a) She developed a stutter.
(b) She developed asthma.
(c) She developed epilepsy.
(d) She developed clinical depression.

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

3. For how long does Mr. Grimke take his family to stay at their upcountry plantation after Burke Williams calls on Sarah in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 5 months.
(c) 1 month.
(d) 7 weeks.

4. What does Sarah throw from her window to Burke Williams when he departs from his first visit in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812?
(a) A letter.
(b) A necklace.
(c) A lock of hair.
(d) A rose.

5. What is the name of the ball that occurs at the culmination of Race Week in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?
(a) The Dionysian Ball.
(b) The St. Christopher Ball.
(c) The St. Cecilia Ball.
(d) The St. Mary Ball.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How late is Burke Williams when he first appears at the Grimke home to call on Sarah?

3. Where do the Grimkes place an ad searching for Charlotte after her disappearance in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812?

4. Who is the family physician that diagnoses Sarah with depression in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?

5. What was the first recognized organization for abolitionists in the United States?

(see the answer key)

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