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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the family physician that diagnoses Sarah with depression in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?
(a) Dr. Geddings.
(b) Dr. Anderson.
(c) Dr. Smith.
(d) Dr. Wilson.

2. Who is the new slave that Mauma believes to be attracted to Handful in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812?
(a) Elizur Wright.
(b) Tomke.
(c) Goodis.
(d) Shanney.

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

4. Sarah is how much older than Handful in the novel?
(a) Two years.
(b) Three years.
(c) One year.
(d) Four years.

5. As punishment for teaching Handful to read, Sarah is forbidden from entering what room in the Grimke household in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?
(a) The library.
(b) The slave quarters.
(c) The dining room.
(d) The cellar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is revealed to have told on Handful for writing in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?

2. Who admonishes Sarah Grimke for teaching the slave children the ABC song during Sunday school in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?

3. How much do the slave records indicate Mauma is worth when she examines them in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812?

4. Why is Charlotte arrested in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812?

5. How old is Sarah when she discusses the abolition movement with her father and brothers in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812?

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