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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the way back from the trip to Jerusalem with Marse Samuel, two events happen one after the other. What are they?
(a) Marse Samuel's horse runs away, and they encounter Mr. Bushrod Pemberton.
(b) The gold and enamel French brooch Samuel Turner bought for his wife is stolen, and Nat is told he'll be a carpenter.
(c) Marse Samuel tells Nat he plans to free him eventually, and they see a coffle of slaves heading south.
(d) A travelling preacher tries to "save" Marse Samuel, and Nat is scolded for learning his religion.

2. What is Nat going to be tried for?
(a) A felony.
(b) Theft.
(c) Disturbance of the Peace.
(d) A misdemeanor.

3. While Nat rides with Marse Samuel to Jerusalem when he is eighteen, what does Marse Samuel say Nat has managed to overcome?
(a) A deficit of learning.
(b) The natural handicaps of his race.
(c) The Negro's propensity for malingering.
(d) His tendency to take shortcuts.

4. According to Gray, what excuse did Nat give for his participation in the rebellion?
(a) Because he was angry.
(b) None.
(c) Because his friends told him to.
(d) Because he wanted to be free.

5. Benjamin said that saves were as unteachable as a what?
(a) Deaf and dumb child.
(b) Hog.
(c) Brain-damaged child.
(d) Chicken.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were the two oldest of Nat's "inmost four"?

2. What does Gray think should have led the band of slaves to greater efforts?

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

4. What sensation does Nat feel after receiving Gray's gift?

5. After finding out that Willis had been sold, what did Marse Samuel say that Nat was worried about?

(see the answer key)

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