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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. Who is the abolitionist that helped end slavery in Ohio and trains Sarah and Nina as speakers?
(a) Theodore Weld.
(b) William Paul.
(c) Burke Williams.
(d) Dr. Geddings.

2. Whom does Handful intend to keep safe when the slave uprising takes place in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?
(a) Mrs. Grimke.
(b) Nina.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Mr. Grimke.

3. Where does Catherine go to seek lodging for Sarah in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?
(a) The Third Presbyterian Church.
(b) The African Methodist Episcopal Church.
(c) The Arch Street Meeting House.
(d) Saint Philip’s Episcopal Church.

4. Denmark Vesey explains the numbers from Mauma's quilt by telling Handful they represent what in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?
(a) The numbers that were branded on him when he became a slave.
(b) The year Mauma would be freed.
(c) His winning lottery numbers.
(d) The year he wanted to marry Mauma.

5. 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 remain slaves.
(b) They should be freed and live in America.
(c) They should be freed and sent to South America.
(d) They should be executed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Sky's father?

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

3. Where does the doctor prescribe for Mr. Grimke to stay for the summer in order to take in the sea air in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?

4. Whom does Mrs. Grimke order to prepare her an elegant mourning dress after the death of her husband?

5. What term from the novel refers to the medical use of seawater as a form of therapy?

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