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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 marrying Goodis.
(b) She commits to piecing the quilt together.
(c) She commits to killing Mr. Grimke.
(d) She commits to escaping the plantation.

2. Who oversees Sarah's studies in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?
(a) Catherine Morris.
(b) Nina Grimke.
(c) Denmark Vesey.
(d) Madame Ruffin.

3. What condition did Sarah Grimke develop as a result of her terror at witnessing her mother beating a slave during her childhood?
(a) She developed clinical depression.
(b) She developed a stutter.
(c) She developed epilepsy.
(d) She developed asthma.

4. One of the patches of the story quilt that Handful finds has Denmark's name and what numbers on the square in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812?
(a) 1884.
(b) 1852.
(c) 1919.
(d) 1819.

5. Mrs. Grimke, Sarah, Mary, and Anna go off to a promenade at what location in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?
(a) Beaufort.
(b) White Point.
(c) Madison.
(d) Lexington.

6. When did the Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves take effect?
(a) 1808.
(b) 1813.
(c) 1810.
(d) 1820.

7. How late is Burke Williams when he first appears at the Grimke home to call on Sarah?
(a) 2 hours late.
(b) 30 minutes late.
(c) 1 hour late.
(d) 10 minutes late.

8. What color hair is Sarah Grimke described as having in the novel?
(a) Blond.
(b) Black.
(c) Brunette.
(d) Red.

9. How many slaves does the Grimke family own in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?
(a) 50.
(b) 100.
(c) 14.
(d) 7.

10. For how long does Burke Williams stay when he first calls on Sarah in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812?
(a) 1 hour.
(b) 2 hours.
(c) 3 hours.
(d) 4 hours.

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

12. What is Handful's real name in the novel?
(a) Angela Grimke.
(b) Hannah Smith.
(c) Hetty Grimke.
(d) Sarah Smith.

13. What is the name of the slave that serves as butler to the Grimke family in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?
(a) Israel Morris.
(b) William Paul.
(c) Elizur.
(d) Tomke.

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

15. How much do the slave records indicate Mauma is worth when she examines them in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812?
(a) $350.
(b) $500.
(c) $450.
(d) $600.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Sarah is how much older than Handful in the novel?

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

4. What was the name of the field slave that was Handful's father?

5. Where do the Grimkes go for Easter Service in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?

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