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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Sally's children want her to finally admit in The Middle of August 1822?
(a) That she doesn't care if her children leave.
(b) That she wants her freedom.
(c) That she no longer loves Jefferson.
(d) The truth about her relationship with Jefferson.

2. Who sends the letter that outlines Harriet's journey to Washington City?
(a) Tom.
(b) Randolph.
(c) Thad.
(d) Martha.

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

4. Why does Mammy Ursula say Washington City will be a good place for Harriet?
(a) It is so big.
(b) It's a beautiful city.
(c) She has family there.
(d) There are lots of black people there.

5. What is Madison's opinion about Sally's children leaving Monticello and not seeing each other?
(a) He likes the idea.
(b) It's not right.
(c) He is excited for his time.
(d) It's the right thing for them to do.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name Harriet will take when she leaves the plantation?

2. In May 15, 1822, what does Harriet say scares her about Beverly?

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

4. Why is Jefferson a little offended when he learns of Harriet's engagement?

5. Who does Beverly say wasn't at Monticello when Harriet and Beverly were conceived?

Short Essay Questions

1. In October of 1821, why is Harriet spending her free time walking around the plantation?

2. What does Mammy Ursula say to Harriet that eases her feelings about Sally's apparent lack of concern at her leaving?

3. Why is Jefferson a little offended when he learns of Harriet's engagement to Thad?

4. How does Harriet explain to Beverly her belief that she is not turning her back on her family and race by passing for white?

5. In The Middle of August 1822, what reason does Sally finally tell her children is the reason she left France and returned to Monticello?

6. What characteristic of Harriet's makes Thruston proud of her?

7. What about Sally's attitude toward Beverly's decision on the subject of his freedom bothers Harriet?

8. When Harriet visits Mammy Ursula in That Same Day, May 17, 1822, how does Mammy Ursula respond to Harriet's revelation that she'll be leaving the plantation soon?

9. What about Jefferson's fulfilling of his promise to Sally to free her children makes Sally sad?

10. Why is it clear that Peter Carr is not Harriet's or Beverly's father?

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