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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who defends Mr. Grimke when he faces trial and impeachment in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812?
(a) Israel Morris.
(b) Robert Hayne.
(c) Burke Williams.
(d) Daniel Huger.

2. Sarah Grimke attends a waltzing party that is hosted by whom in the beginning of Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812?
(a) Catherine Morris.
(b) Mrs. Alston.
(c) Lucretia Mott.
(d) Mrs. Bettleman.

3. What is Nina's full name?
(a) Angelina Emily Grimke.
(b) Petunia Lee Grimke.
(c) Regina Ellen Grimke.
(d) Christina Anna Grimke.

4. What color thread does Handful steal from Sarah in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?
(a) Royal blue.
(b) Scarlet.
(c) Magenta.
(d) Ebony.

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

6. Burke Williams comes from a wealthy family that owns what kind of business?
(a) A clothing shop.
(b) A silver shop.
(c) A bakery.
(d) A butcher store.

7. 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 slave quarters.
(b) The library.
(c) The cellar.
(d) The dining room.

8. Where are the slaves required to sit when they attend church services with their masters?
(a) In the balcony.
(b) Outside the church.
(c) In the front pews.
(d) Behind the altar.

9. Who is ordered to administer one lash to Handful as punishment for her having learned to read in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?
(a) Burke Williams.
(b) Shanney.
(c) Tomfry.
(d) Denmark Vesey.

10. Who is the new slave that Mauma believes to be attracted to Handful in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812?
(a) Goodis.
(b) Elizur Wright.
(c) Tomke.
(d) Shanney.

11. What does Handful commit to doing after the finds the pieces of the story quilt in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812?
(a) She commits to killing Mr. Grimke.
(b) She commits to piecing the quilt together.
(c) She commits to marrying Goodis.
(d) She commits to escaping the plantation.

12. 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 lock of hair.
(b) A letter.
(c) A necklace.
(d) A rose.

13. Sarah is how much older than Handful in the novel?
(a) One year.
(b) Three years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Four years.

14. How old is Sarah Grimke when Burke Williams proposes to her?
(a) 19.
(b) 21.
(c) 20.
(d) 17.

15. What color is the bolt of silk cloth that goes missing before Easter in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?
(a) Royal blue.
(b) Emerald green.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Crimson.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. How old is Sarah's mother in February of 1811?

3. How old is Nina in the beginning of Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812?

4. How old is Sarah Grimke when she is allowed to venture out of the nursery and is given a waiting maid in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?

5. How much of every dollar that Mauma earns as a hired-out slave does Mrs. Grimke get to retain in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812?

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