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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What do Sarah and Catherine arrange for Becky's birthday in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?
2. In Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822, whose house slave reports talk of an insurrection by the wharves?
3. What is the name of Israel Morris's estate that Sarah visits in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?
4. What illness does Israel Morris's wife die from in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?
5. Sarah and Nina are called in for a meeting with their mother and what reverend when Nina refuses to be confirmed into the family church in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens to Denmark Vesey after he leaves Charleston in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?
2. When Denmark Vesey sets the date for the revolt at two months away, he claims to have how many slaves enrolled to participate in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822? What does Handful agree to do to help the cause?
3. How does Handful learn about the black church in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820? How is this church described?
4. How do the Quakers respond to the issue of Sarah's lodging when confronted by Catherine in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?
5. What has Nina publicly refused to do in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?
6. How are Handful's first experiences at the black church described in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?
7. Where does Sarah go after the death of her father in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820? Why?
8. How long has Mauma been gone from the Grimke estate in the beginning of Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820? How does Handful regard her mother's absence?
9. How is Sarah and Mr. Grimke's journey north described in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820? What does the doctor prescribe for Mr. Grimke's condition?
10. How does Sarah react when she learns of Handful's incarceration in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe and analyze the characters of Israel and Rebecca Morris. What are Sarah’s first impressions of Israel Morris? How does Israel Morris differ in his viewpoints of slavery from the Grimke family? How does the relationship between Sarah Grimke and Israel Morris develop?
Essay Topic 2
Analyze and discuss Charlotte’s actions, objectives, and obstacles when she is arrested in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812. Why does Charlotte refuse to move aside for the white woman? Who has encouraged this behavior? What obstacles does Charlotte face from her actions?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the social and political motivations for arresting the congregation of the A.M.E. Church in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820. Why are the congregation members charged with disorderly conduct? Do those charged receive a fair trial? Where is Handful taken for punishment?
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