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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, September 1821 – July 1822.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Handful's real name in the novel?
(a) Hetty Grimke.
(b) Sarah Smith.
(c) Hannah Smith.
(d) Angela Grimke.

2. Who is the female minister that defends Sarah's right to stay at Israel Morris's estate in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?
(a) Mrs. Alston.
(b) Lucretia Mott.
(c) Madame Ruffin.
(d) Mrs. Bettleman.

3. Who becomes upset that Sarah is wearing the jewelry item that was given to her by Becky in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?
(a) Catherine.
(b) Israel.
(c) Nina.
(d) Goodis.

4. How many slaves has Denmark Vesey supposedly enlisted to the cause of revolt in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?
(a) 360.
(b) 20.
(c) 2,000.
(d) 200.

5. How long has Mauma been gone from the Grimke plantation in the beginning of Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Two years.
(c) Six years.
(d) Eight years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mauma's full name in the novel?

2. Sarah and Nina are called in for a meeting with their mother and what reverend when Nina refuses to be confirmed into the family church in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?

3. What is the name of the black church that is attended by freed blacks and slaves in Charleston in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?

4. How late is Burke Williams when he first appears at the Grimke home to call on Sarah?

5. How old is Handful when her character is first introduced in Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?

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