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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 mayor of Charleston that calls on Mary and Mrs. Grimke in Part Six, July 1835 – June 1838?
(a) Burke Williams.
(b) William McDowell.
(c) William Paul.
(d) Robert Hayne.

2. How many letters of apology is Sarah forced to write to the guests of her birthday party in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?
(a) 12.
(b) 10.
(c) 5.
(d) 18.

3. To what class of Charleston's society does the Grimke family belong?
(a) Planter class.
(b) Political class.
(c) Trade class.
(d) Merchant class.

4. Who is the family physician that diagnoses Sarah with depression in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?
(a) Dr. Wilson.
(b) Dr. Smith.
(c) Dr. Anderson.
(d) Dr. Geddings.

5. What term from the novel refers to the medical use of seawater as a form of therapy?
(a) Hydrotherapy.
(b) Celiac therapy.
(c) Targenic therapy.
(d) Thalassotherapy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Burke Williams comes from a wealthy family that owns what kind of business?

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

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

5. What word from the novel means disorder or confusion?

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