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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Mid-May 1820, That Same Night.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who places a shawl around Jefferson's shoulders when Harriet brings him a tea tray?
(a) Jefferson.
(b) Sally.
(c) Burwell.
(d) Harriet.

2. What does Harriet make Sally promise regarding the attack by Bankhead?
(a) To never leave her alone again.
(b) To tell Jefferson immediately.
(c) To kill Bankhead.
(d) Not to tell Jefferson.

3. Whom does Randolph say Harriet is just as white and educated as?
(a) Martha.
(b) Himself.
(c) Jefferson.
(d) Everyone else at Monticello.

4. What is the name of the slave who has been telling everyone that he is going to marry Harriet?
(a) Davie.
(b) Thruston.
(c) Madison.
(d) Sam.

5. What office does Randolph hold?
(a) President of the United States.
(b) Governor of Virginia.
(c) None.
(d) Senator.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gives Harriet a potion to help her sleep on the night she is attacked?

2. In December 1819, what are Harriet's brothers doing that makes them unable to help Harriet take the tea tray up to Jefferson?

3. Harriet is the _______ living child of Sally.

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

5. At the end of their discussion in April 1820, what does Harriet think of what Randolph had to say?

(see the answer key)

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