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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. Who sends the letter that outlines Harriet's journey to Washington City?
(a) Martha.
(b) Thad.
(c) Tom.
(d) Randolph.
2. According to Sally, in The Middle of August 1822, what is making Jefferson sad?
(a) He is getting old.
(b) Beverly and Harriet's leaving.
(c) He misses Tom.
(d) He is afraid for Harriet.
3. What instrument does Martha expect Harriet to play for her guests?
(a) Harp.
(b) Pianoforte.
(c) Violin.
(d) Flute.
4. What is Sally sitting on in the cellar when Harriet finds her in May 15, 1822?
(a) A rocking chair.
(b) The floor.
(c) A wine barrel.
(d) The steps.
5. In October 1821, what concern does Harriet express about passing for white?
(a) That she'll be unable to write to her mother.
(b) That she won't like it.
(c) That she will be discovered.
(d) That she will forget her real name.
Short Answer Questions
1. What kind of work does Harriet's fiance think he can arrange for her?
2. Why is Harriet sad when she sees the slip of paper from Beverly on her bed?
3. Whose name is Harriet going to take when she leaves the plantation?
4. What does Harriet's fiance tell her he does not want her to give up too quickly?
5. What is Harriet determined to do after Beverly leaves?
Short Essay Questions
1. What do Harriet and her siblings hope Sally will admit before Harriet leaves, but Sally never does?
2. What reason does Harriet give Martha for her decision to pass as white?
3. Why is Jefferson a little offended when he learns of Harriet's engagement to Thad?
4. 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?
5. What characteristic of Harriet's makes Thruston proud of her?
6. In the section titled May 15, 1822, what decision has Beverly made that pleases Harriet?
7. Why is Harriet's fiance worried that by becoming engaged to him she will be trading one master for another?
8. Why doesn't Martha like Madison?
9. Why is it so important to Harriet that Mammy Ursula and Thruston approve of her decision to leave the plantation and pass as white?
10. What about Sally's attitude toward Beverly's decision on the subject of his freedom bothers Harriet?
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