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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through May 15, 1822.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Randolph suggest Harriet learn before she is freed?
(a) Some common sense.
(b) To read and write.
(c) The identity of her father.
(d) Domestic and gentle arts.

2. In December 1819, what are Harriet's brothers doing that makes them unable to help Harriet take the tea tray up to Jefferson?
(a) Eating breakfast.
(b) Working in the field.
(c) Sweeping snow.
(d) Polishing the silver.

3. Who are the only people that speak about Tom now?
(a) Jefferson's family.
(b) Sally and Jefferson.
(c) Harriet and Beverly.
(d) The people on Mulberry Row.

4. What does Harriet try unsuccessfully to talk Beverly into in May 15, 1822?
(a) Saying goodbye to Mammy.
(b) Taking her journal with him.
(c) Coming to visit her after she leaves.
(d) Telling Jefferson he is leaving.

5. Who brings up the idea that Harriet should pass as white?
(a) Jefferson.
(b) Randolph.
(c) Mammy Ursula.
(d) Thruston.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jefferson give Harriet a journal?

2. What is Harriet's response when Randolph asks her what she considers herself to be?

3. What does Sally remind Harriet to do when she sees Randolph in April 1820?

4. What is Mammy Ursula doing when Harriet comes to visit her in April 1820, That Same Day?

5. Who initially orders Bankhead off of Harriet?

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