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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, October 1818 – November 1820.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color hair is Sarah Grimke described as having in the novel?
(a) Red.
(b) Blond.
(c) Black.
(d) Brunette.

2. At what age does the narrator say Sarah Grimke was thrust into society with the sole purpose of finding a husband?
(a) 21.
(b) 16.
(c) 14.
(d) 20.

3. What color dress is Handful clothed in when she is presented to Sarah as her waiting maid?
(a) Green.
(b) White.
(c) Purple.
(d) Red.

4. How old is Sarah when she discusses the abolition movement with her father and brothers in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812?
(a) 16.
(b) 31.
(c) 20.
(d) 12.

5. Who has discovered that Burke Williams has other fiancees and confronts him about it in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812?
(a) Thomas Grimke.
(b) Reverend William McDowell.
(c) Tomke.
(d) Daniel Huger.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Mr. Grimke when he faces trial and impeachment in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812?

2. Who does Sarah overhear at the market talking about the African church in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?

3. What is Handful's real name in the novel?

4. Who is ordered to administer one lash to Handful as punishment for her having learned to read in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?

5. What doctor does Mr. Grimke travel to see in the north in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?

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