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Wolf by the Ears | Quiz

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1)

What does the homemade concoction that Sally gives Harriet to cure her ills cause Harriet to do in The Middle of May 1820? (from The Middle of May 1820)

Giggle uncontrollably.
Become drunk.
Vomit.
Fall asleep.
2)

Who will travel with Harriet to the inn? (from The Middle of August 1822)

Jefferson.
Mr. Petit.
Thad.
Sally.
3)

In Mid-May 1820, That Same Night, as Harriet wanders through the house after her argument with Thruston, where does Harriet find Bankhead? (from Mid-May 1820, That Same Night)

Standing in the parlor doorway.
In the kitchen.
In his bedroom.
Sitting on the sofa.
4)

Why does Thruston believe a white man may have impure intentions toward Harriet? (from The Middle of May 1820)

She would have lovely children.
She would be valuable if sold.
She could work hard in the fields.
She is very beautiful.
5)

What does Harriet make Sally promise regarding the attack by Bankhead? (from Mid-May 1820, That Same Night)

To kill Bankhead.
To tell Jefferson immediately.
Not to tell Jefferson.
To never leave her alone again.
6)

What are Sally and Harriet doing in The Third Week of May 1820 when Sally tells Harriet that Jefferson wants to see her? (from The Third Week of May 1820)

Peeling vegetables.
Overseeing the bleaching of the sheets.
Mending clothing.
Shelling peas.
7)

What is the name of the inn Harriet will travel to? (from The Middle of August 1822)

King Henry's.
Three Horse Post.
Johnson's.
Gordon's.
8)

According to Sally, in The Middle of August 1822, what is making Jefferson sad? (from The Middle of August 1822)

He is getting old.
He misses Tom.
Beverly and Harriet's leaving.
He is afraid for Harriet.
9)

Living as a white woman, Harriet would have the protection of what? (from May 1820, Two Days Later)

Her social circle.
God.
Money.
The law and her prospective husband.
10)

What is Bankhead looking for when Harriet comes across him in the house? (from Mid-May 1820, That Same Night)

A midnight snack.
Money.
Brandy.
A gun.
11)

How does Harriet meet her fiance? (from October 1820)

He comes to her room.
At a dinner party.
Jefferson introduces them.
She serves him tea.
12)

What does Jefferson make Harriet promise not to do In The Third Week of May 1820? (from The Third Week of May 1820)

Run away like Tom.
Tell the police about Bankhead.
Marry a white man.
Argue with Bankhead.
13)

After Harriet is attacked, who does Randolph send to get Sally? (from Mid-May 1820, That Same Night)

Bankhead.
Burwell.
Thruston.
Martha.
14)

What does Sally say will eat Beverly up if he stays at Monticello? (from May 15, 1822)

His anger.
The hard work.
His guilt.
A bear.
15)

In The Middle of May 1820, what does Harriet tell Thruston she'll have whether she leaves the plantation or not? (from The Middle of May 1820)

True love.
Happiness.
Acknowledgment of being Jefferson's daughter.
Her freedom.
16)

In July 1820, why does Harriet say she is worried about Beverly? (from Early July 1820)

He is always angry.
He isn't educated enough to be free.
He seems ill.
He says he's going to kill Jefferson.
17)

In May 15, 1822, what does Harriet say scares her about Beverly? (from May 15, 1822)

He is too much like James.
He is too trusting.
He is undereducated.
He refuses to pass as white.
18)

How does Martha feel about the assignment her father gives her? (from June 1820)

Frightened.
Angry.
Not thrilled.
Ecstatic.
19)

Where does Harriet meet Beverly before he leaves? (from July 13, 1822)

At Mammy's cabin.
In the orchard.
In his room.
In the kitchen.
20)

What does Jefferson give Harriet as a gift before she leaves? (from The Middle of August 1822)

His Farm Books.
50 dollars.
A locket.
A hug.
21)

According to Randolph, what would it be like for Harriet to live as a free black woman? (from May 1820, Two Days Later)

Dull.
Safe.
Exciting.
Dangerous.
22)

What reason does Harriet give for Jefferson not admitting he is the father of Sally's children? (from Early July 1820)

It's the way things are in the world.
He isn't sure himself.
He isn't their father.
He doesn't love them.
23)

The first time Jefferson sees Harriet after she is attacked by Bankhead, what is the first thing he inquires about? (from The Third Week of May 1820)

Beverly.
Sally.
Her health.
The attack.
24)

What does Harriet say is a gift not to be thrown away? (from Early July 1820)

Health.
Education.
Freedom.
Love.
25)

What is the name of the slave who has been telling everyone that he is going to marry Harriet? (from The Middle of May 1820)

Davie.
Madison.
Sam.
Thruston.
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