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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: 1825-1833.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of cure does the doctor use on Harriet's owner?
(a) The herbal cure.
(b) The starvation cure.
(c) The bleeding cure.
(d) The ice cure.

2. Why do Harriet and her baby live with Gran?
(a) Mrs. Norcom won't let them in the house.
(b) Gran wants to keep men away from Harriet.
(c) Gran wants to take care of them.
(d) Harriet helps take care of Gran.

3. Which of the following best describes Dr. Norcom?
(a) Empathetic.
(b) Greedy.
(c) Philanthropic.
(d) Narcissistic.

4. What does Dr. Norcom threaten to do if Harriet tells anyone about his advances toward her?
(a) Sell her.
(b) Kill her.
(c) Rape her.
(d) Whip her.

5. What does Dr. Norcom do when he learns that Harriet has had another child?
(a) He sells her.
(b) He demands that she give the child his last name.
(c) He sells the child.
(d) He cuts her hair very short.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Dr. Norcom plan to have Harriet stay so he can have her all to himself?

2. How much does the person in #30 pay for Gran?

3. What nickname does Harriet's brother call her?

4. What possession of Harriet's does Mrs. Norcom forbid her to use?

5. Into which state can free Negroes not enter?

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