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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, September 1821 – July 1822.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Sarah discusses abolition with her brothers and father in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812, she tells them that she agrees slaves should not be freed and returned to Africa. What does Sarah believe should be done about the slaves?
(a) They should be executed.
(b) They should remain slaves.
(c) They should be freed and sent to South America.
(d) They should be freed and live in America.

2. Whose journal does Israel Morris give to Sarah to read in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?
(a) Daniel Huger's journal.
(b) John Woolman's journal.
(c) Burke Williams's journal.
(d) John Quincy Adams's journal.

3. What kind of quilt does Handful begin working with her mother on in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812?
(a) A wedding quilt.
(b) A Navajo quilt.
(c) A baby quilt.
(d) A story quilt.

4. Who goes to release Charlotte from the prison after her arrest in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812?
(a) Reverend William McDowell.
(b) Sarah Grimke.
(c) Catherine Morris.
(d) Thomas Grimke.

5. How old is Nina in the beginning of Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812?
(a) 16.
(b) 6.
(c) 9.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. What jewelry item does Becky give to Sarah to wear during her visit in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

2. Who becomes upset that Sarah is wearing the jewelry item that was given to her by Becky in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

3. How long has Mauma been gone from the Grimke plantation in the beginning of Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?

4. What word from the novel refers to the act of a slave owner freeing his or her slaves?

5. What neighborhood in Philadelphia does Sarah return to after the death of her father in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?

(see the answer key)

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