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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Harriet meet her fiance?
(a) He comes to her room.
(b) At a dinner party.
(c) Jefferson introduces them.
(d) She serves him tea.

2. What does Jefferson give Harriet in October 1821?
(a) A new journal.
(b) A pocket watch.
(c) A letter from her fiance.
(d) A locket.

3. Who does Beverly say got him his freedom papers?
(a) Jefferson.
(b) Sally.
(c) Thad.
(d) Randolph.

4. What is the name of the inn Harriet will travel to?
(a) Gordon's.
(b) King Henry's.
(c) Johnson's.
(d) Three Horse Post.

5. Where does Harriet meet Beverly before he leaves?
(a) In his room.
(b) At Mammy's cabin.
(c) In the orchard.
(d) In the kitchen.

6. Who will meet Harriet at the inn and take her to Washington City?
(a) Randolph.
(b) Jefferson.
(c) Mr. Petit.
(d) Thad.

7. What is Harriet determined to do after Beverly leaves?
(a) Stay at Monticello.
(b) Go when her time comes.
(c) Tell Sally she knows Jefferson is her father.
(d) Tell Jefferson she knows he's her father.

8. What surprises Harriet's fiance about the way she addresses Jefferson?
(a) She calls him Master.
(b) She calls him Thomas.
(c) She calls him Mr. Jefferson.
(d) She calls him Father.

9. According to Mammy, how did everyone know about Harriet's plans?
(a) Thruston told everyone.
(b) Jefferson made an announcement.
(c) Sally told everyone.
(d) Her studies.

10. Who sends a letter to Harriet wishing her well and promising to help her if she ever needs assistance?
(a) Martha.
(b) Randolph.
(c) Jefferson.
(d) Bankhead.

11. In May 15, 1822, what does Harriet say scares her about Beverly?
(a) He is too much like James.
(b) He is too trusting.
(c) He is undereducated.
(d) He refuses to pass as white.

12. What does Harriet tell Madison and Eston all the children in their family will do when their time comes?
(a) Go to school.
(b) Get married.
(c) Confront Jefferson.
(d) Leave.

13. According to Sally, in The Middle of August 1822, what is making Jefferson sad?
(a) He is afraid for Harriet.
(b) He is getting old.
(c) He misses Tom.
(d) Beverly and Harriet's leaving.

14. What is the name of Harriet's fiance?
(a) Davie.
(b) Thruston Meyer.
(c) Thomas Randolph.
(d) Thad Sandridge.

15. Who will travel with Harriet to the inn?
(a) Mr. Petit.
(b) Thad.
(c) Sally.
(d) Jefferson.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Beverly decides to leave the plantation, how does he leave?

2. In That Same Day, what does Harriet promise her fiance she will do?

3. What reason does Harriet give for Jefferson not admitting he is the father of Sally's children?

4. What does Harriet say is a gift not to be thrown away?

5. Who sends the letter that outlines Harriet's journey to Washington City?

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