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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part One, Nat tells Gray that the Lord told him to confess so that "all nations will know." What was the other reason the Lord gave Nat for confessing?
(a) That thy acts will be known to all men.
(b) That the pure shall know repentance.
(c) That thy truth shall be known.
(d) That thy life shall be spared.

2. Who gives T. R. Gray permission to talk to Nat in jail?
(a) Nat's jailer.
(b) The preacher.
(c) Jeremiah Cobb.
(d) Nat's master.

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

4. What did Marse Samuel propose to Nat when they rode together to Jerusalem?
(a) That Marse Samuel would eventually free Nat.
(b) That Marse Samuel would find a wife for Nat.
(c) That Marse Samuel would put Nat in charge of the mill.
(d) That Marse Samuel would send Nat to secondary school.

5. What does Gray think should have led the band of slaves to greater efforts?
(a) Desperation.
(b) Fear.
(c) Anger.
(d) Hope.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gray attribute the failure of the rebellion to?

2. What is an insurrection?

3. How many of the slaves escaped the insurrection without punishment?

4. Who does Nat befriend in the carpentry shop?

5. After dinner, what does Miss Nell do?

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