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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who among Sarah's siblings are now left at home that are unmarried or not in school in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?

2. Sarah and her father stay at a boarding house run by whom when they arrive in Philadelphia in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?

3. To what class of Charleston's society does the Grimke family belong?

4. Who becomes upset that Sarah is wearing the jewelry item that was given to her by Becky in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

5. What slave is arrested after it is reported that there has been talk of an insurrection by the wharves in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who gives Sarah the locket to wear when she stays at Israel Morris's estate in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822? Whose locket is it?

2. How long has Mauma been gone from the Grimke estate in the beginning of Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820? How does Handful regard her mother's absence?

3. How does Sarah react when she learns of Handful's incarceration in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?

4. What information does Handful learn about Mauma from Denmark Vesey in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820?

5. How is Sarah and Mr. Grimke's journey north described in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820? What does the doctor prescribe for Mr. Grimke's condition?

6. How does Catherine Morris feel about Sarah and her relationship with Catherine's brother in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

7. Who is left to tend to at the Grimke estate when Handful returns from incarceration in Part Three, October 1818 – November 1820? How has the family dynamic changed?

8. What does Nina tell Sarah about the slave rebellion when Sarah returns home in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

9. How do the Quakers respond to the issue of Sarah's lodging when confronted by Catherine in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

10. What happens to Denmark Vesey after he leaves Charleston in Part Four, September 1821 – July 1822?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss Charlotte’s actions, objectives, and obstacles when she is arrested in Part 2, February 1811 – December 1812. Why does Charlotte refuse to move aside for the white woman? Who has encouraged this behavior? What obstacles does Charlotte face from her actions?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss American abolitionist, suffragist, author, and speaker Sarah Grimke. When and where was Sarah Grimke born? How did author Sue Monk Kidd go about researching this historical figure for her novel? How much liberty did the author take in creating a story around Sarah Grimke’s life and experiences? Is Sarah Grimke a likable protagonist?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the character of Burke Williams in the narrative. How long does it take Burke to finally come call on Sarah? How would you describe his visit? What about Burke attracts Sarah? What is later revealed about Burke’s character? How does Sarah respond when the truth about Burke is discovered?

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