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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, November 1826 – November 1829 - Part 6, July 1835 – June 1838.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What former American President meets with Sarah and Nina and promises to take their petitions to Congress in Part Six, July 1835 – June 1838?
(a) Grover Cleveland.
(b) Abraham Lincoln.
(c) John Quincy Adams.
(d) Burke Williams.

2. How many siblings does Sarah Grimke have in the beginning of Part 1, November 1803 – February 1805?
(a) 4.
(b) 9.
(c) 12.
(d) 3.

3. What jewelry item does Becky give to Sarah to wear during her visit in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?
(a) A watch.
(b) A ring.
(c) A necklace.
(d) A bracelet.

4. How many names are on Denmark Vesey's list that Handful burns after Denmark's capture in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?
(a) 283.
(b) 119.
(c) 3,000.
(d) 9,000.

5. What does Nina have Handful remove in order to show off her injury to the women of her prayer group in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?
(a) Her shoe.
(b) Her hat.
(c) Her petticoat.
(d) Her glove.

Short Answer Questions

1. Catherine tells Sarah that she must move out of Israel's estate for the sake of what, in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

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

3. Who defends Mr. Grimke when he faces trial and impeachment in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812?

4. What is the title of the first pamphlet that Nina writes in Part Six, July 1835 – June 1838?

5. When Sarah returns home in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822, Nina thinks people are worrying for no reason because the rumors of a slave rebellion where turned out untrue?

(see the answer key)

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