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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Gray speaks of understanding Nat's mind, what does he say about it?
(a) Nat had sociopathic tendencies and would have killed more people if he hadn't been caught.
(b) Nat was trying to grapple with things beyond his mind's reach.
(c) Nat had a mental condition and couldn't understand what he was doing.
(d) Nat's mind snapped at the thought of being sold again.

2. While in church with Hark, Nat makes plans to gather with other blacks where?
(a) At the graveyard.
(b) In the alley next to the courthouse.
(c) Behind the general store.
(d) Near the creek behind the church.

3. What word did Cobb ask Nat to spell?
(a) Dog.
(b) Nat.
(c) Cat.
(d) Cobb.

4. In the Introduction, Gray hopes that the description of Nat's rebellion will demonstrate policy regarding what?
(a) Educating slaves.
(b) The restraint of slaves.
(c) Freeing slaves.
(d) The sale of slaves.

5. What does T. R. Gray mean by "this population"?
(a) White people.
(b) Shopkeepers.
(c) Slaves.
(d) Slave owners.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Jeremiah Cobb?

2. Turner says he submits Nat's "own account of the conspiracy" to the public ____________.

3. After dinner, what does Miss Nell do?

4. Nat tells Gray of an event that "laid the groundwork" for his later actions, including the insurrection. What was that event?

5. Which part of his body causes Cobb pain?

(see the answer key)

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