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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, November 1826 – November 1829 - Part 6, July 1835 – June 1838.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mary Grimke moves back home, she leaves her sons in charge of what type of plantation?
(a) A cotton plantation.
(b) An indigo plantation.
(c) A walnut plantation.
(d) A tea plantation.

2. At what church does Reverend William McDowell serve as minister?
(a) The First Baptist Church of Charlotte.
(b) The Third Presbyterian Church.
(c) Saint Philip’s Episcopal Church.
(d) The African Methodist Episcopal Church.

3. What is the name of Mrs. Grimke's lawyer that she writes to for help getting money in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?
(a) Daniel Huger.
(b) Robert Hayne.
(c) Theodore Weld.
(d) Burke Williams.

4. 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?
(a) The cellar.
(b) The slave quarters.
(c) The library.
(d) The dining room.

5. What word from Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822 means gloomily or sullenly ill-humored, as a person or mood?
(a) Ambivalent.
(b) Morose.
(c) Industrious.
(d) Enigmatic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mauma's full name in the novel?

2. Who is Sky's father?

3. Where does Sarah attend a church service and become inspired to give her life to God after her betrothal to Burke Williams ends in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812?

4. Who defends Mr. Grimke when he faces trial and impeachment in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812?

5. In Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822, whose house slave reports talk of an insurrection by the wharves?

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