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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. Who does Handful sleep with before she commits the theft for the slave revolt in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

2. What task is Sarah given when she stays at Israel Morris's estate in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

3. How old is Nina when she starts a female prayer group in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

4. Who did the jewelry item belong to previously that Becky gives to Sarah to wear in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

5. Who is the female minister that defends Sarah's right to stay at Israel Morris's estate in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Handful learn about the black church in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820? How is this church described?

2. What are Sarah's impressions of Long Branch, New Jersey, in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820? How does Mr. Grimke feel about this setting?

3. What causes Mrs. Grimke to beat Handful after Nina's prayer meeting in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

4. Who is the Quaker that Sarah meets on her return to Charleston in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820? What are her impressions of this individual?

5. Who gives Sarah the locket to wear when she stays at Israel Morris's estate in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822? Whose locket is it?

6. What has Nina publicly refused to do in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?

7. 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?

8. Who does Handful see before her mission for the revolt in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822? Is Handful successful in the mission?

9. What happens to Denmark Vesey after he leaves Charleston in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

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 character of Denmark Vesey in the novel. How does Denmark’s attitude differ from the attitudes of Handful’s fellow slaves? In what ways does Denmark influence the actions of Charlotte and of Handful? What becomes of Denmark Vesey in the narrative?

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

Describe and discuss the character of Catherine Morris in the novel. How old is Catherine? For how long has Catherine lived in Israel’s home? What is the relationship like between Israel and his sister? What conflicts arise between Catherine Morris and Sarah Grimke in the novel?

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