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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Gray say he published the Confessions?
(a) To include them in his memoirs.
(b) For punishment of the guilty.
(c) For the gratification of public curiosity.
(d) In order to set the record straight.

2. How did Little Morning determine which jar held molasses?
(a) By dipping a finger inside.
(b) By asking her mother.
(c) By reading the label on the jar.
(d) By asking Nat.

3. Nat describes black slaves as being docile, yet filled with ______.
(a) Pain.
(b) Fury.
(c) Revenge.
(d) Fear .

4. In Part 1, how does Gray refer to Nat?
(a) As a man among men.
(b) As a victim.
(c) As animate chattel.
(d) As a thing.

5. Nat took four slaves to be hired out to Vaughan's for two weeks. When Nat met the men at the trace, what happened?
(a) Nat felt the presence of the Lord.
(b) The slaves were sold.
(c) Nat took the slaves to the revival instead.
(d) The Vaughans didn't need them and sent them back.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nat's mother considers the household servants to be what?

2. In Part 2, what does Nat say is the most futile thing a man can do?

3. What was Nat's rebellion not motivated by?

4. Who is Jeremiah Cobb?

5. What three adjectives does Gray use to describe Nat Turner's mind?

(see the answer key)

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