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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Early July 1820.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Harriet give for Jefferson not admitting he is the father of Sally's children?
(a) He doesn't love them.
(b) It's the way things are in the world.
(c) He isn't their father.
(d) He isn't sure himself.

2. In July 1820, what does Harriet say she doesn't want to be sold like when Jefferson dies?
(a) A slave.
(b) A house.
(c) A piece of furniture.
(d) Cattle.

3. What will the overseer force Harriet to do if she stays at Monticello?
(a) Have sex with him.
(b) Marry another slave.
(c) Produce children.
(d) Work in the fields.

4. In the story, Harriet recalls that Sally told her once about ___________, who rode up the mountain while Jefferson stayed and ate his breakfast.
(a) The British.
(b) The Confederate soldiers.
(c) Bankhead.
(d) Randolph.

5. Who discovers Harriet in the secret room?
(a) Davie.
(b) Sally.
(c) Thruston.
(d) Jefferson.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the attack, what does Jefferson do to Bankhead?

2. How long are Harriet's lessons going to last?

3. How much time passes between Harriet being discovered in the secret room and her next journal entry?

4. What does Randolph tell Harriet will be around for a long time?

5. What causes Martha to curb her disapproval of Harriet?

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