Moses Grandy's Life as a Slave

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What led to Moses Grandy's mother often hiding her children in the woods?

To protect them from wild animals

To teach them survival skills

To prevent their master from selling them (correct)

To find food in the forest

How did Moses Grandy's mother provide water for her children?

She strained water from puddles (correct)

She collected rainwater

She used a well

She fetched it from a river

What was the initial promise made by the master regarding Moses Grandy?

He would teach Moses to read

He would not sell Moses (correct)

He would give Moses new clothes

He would allow Moses to work in the fields

What was the fate of Moses Grandy’s brother?

He was sold by the master Signup and view all the answers

What significant event happened when Moses Grandy was about eight years old?

He was given to his young master Signup and view all the answers

How were the slaves divided after the old master's death?

Among his children Signup and view all the answers

What was Moses Grandy’s first experience after being hired out for work?

He received generous food and clothing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following individuals was known to be severe in treatment of Moses Grandy?

Old Jemmy Coates Signup and view all the answers

What work was Moses Grandy assigned to do for Mr. Enoch Sawyer?

Keep the ferry and perform odd jobs Signup and view all the answers

How did Moses describe his living conditions while working with Mr. Enoch Sawyer?

Cruel with insufficient food and clothing Signup and view all the answers

What condition did the narrator face during severe frosts while working?

He was forced to work without shoes. Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason given for the sale of the narrator's wife?

Her master needed money. Signup and view all the answers

How did the narrator react when he first saw his wife in the gang of slaves?

He was surprised and felt a sense of dread. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Rogerson threaten the narrator with?

He would shoot him if he approached the wagon. Signup and view all the answers

How long had the narrator and his wife been married when she was sold?

Eight months. Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator manage to give his wife during their brief encounter?

A dram of liquor. Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator’s statement, 'I loved her as I loved my life,' imply?

He felt a profound and deep emotional attachment to her. Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator’s emotional state when he bade his wife farewell?

He was filled with despair and sorrow. Signup and view all the answers

What occupation is the narrator engaged in at the time of his wife's sale?

Working with boats. Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator recall about his time spent where he was living?

It was lengthy and burdensome. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Moses Grandy's Life as a Slave

Moses Grandy was born into slavery in Camden County, North Carolina, in 1786.
His owner was Billy Grandy, a hard-drinking man known for selling slaves.
Grandy had eight siblings, but many of them were sold or died before he could remember.
Moses’ mother frequently hid her children in the woods to avoid being sold.
Despite attempts to prevent it, Moses' brother was sold off. His mother was tied and whipped after begging for her son.
When Moses was eight, he was given to his young master James Grandy.
Grandy was hired out at an auction each year until he was twenty-one, with various owners.
Despite variations in treatment from his owners, Grandy was often subjected to hardship, including near-starvation .
Grandy was forced to work in freezing conditions with bare feet, and would warm them by standing on the spots where animals had lain.
Grandy was sold by his master to Mr. Rogerson. He bought Grandy's wife, separating the couple without justification.

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Explore the life of Moses Grandy, born into slavery in 1786. This quiz covers his experiences with various owners, the hardships he faced, and his efforts to maintain his family ties amidst the brutal realities of slavery. Test your knowledge on this important historical figure and the context of his life.