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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What three adjectives does Gray use to describe Nat Turner's mind?
(a) Dark, bewildered, and overwrought.
(b) Excited, devious, and mischievous.
(c) Distraught, feverish, and plotting.
(d) Evil, thoughtless, and cruel.

2. Where is Nat found to be hiding?
(a) In a swamp.
(b) Under a log.
(c) In a cave.
(d) In the woods.

3. What moniker did Gray assign to Nat Turner?
(a) The "ferocious captive."
(b) The "unrepentant runaway."
(c) The "elusive Fox."
(d) The "great Bandit."

4. What does Gray say was the "only principle of restraint" for the band of slaves?
(a) Fear of taking too much time, impeding their escape to the north.
(b) Fear of being caught.
(c) Worry that the alarm would be raised too soon.
(d) Apprehension for their personal safety.

5. Cobb uses a word to describe the children of slaves. What is that word?
(a) Terrormongers.
(b) Babies.
(c) Ankle biters.
(d) Pickaninnies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an insurrection?

2. According to Nat's confession, he had originally intended the rebellion to begin on what day?

3. While in church with Hark, Nat makes plans to gather with other blacks where?

4. What does Gray feel that Nat's rebellion will further the cause of?

5. How does Gray say the "band" resisted when the white people finally caught up to them?

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