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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Gran ask for help when Harriet tells her about Dr. Norcom's advances?
(a) Samuel Sawyer.
(b) Tom Sawyer.
(c) Adam Sawyer.
(d) James Sawyer.

2. What has Gran been teaching Harriet to make?
(a) Crackers.
(b) Pecan cake.
(c) Dumplings.
(d) Cornbrad.

3. What possession of Harriet's does Mrs. Norcom forbid her to use?
(a) Hair brush.
(b) New shoes.
(c) Book.
(d) Pen and paper.

4. What does Dr. Norcom threaten to do if Harriet tells anyone about his advances toward her?
(a) Sell her.
(b) Kill her.
(c) Rape her.
(d) Whip her.

5. What was Harriet's mother's name?
(a) Davinia.
(b) Delilah.
(c) Dolores.
(d) Davida.

6. What is placed on Miss Horniblow's eyelids after she dies?
(a) Tiny stones.
(b) Sea shells.
(c) Jar lids.
(d) Silver dollars.

7. Why do Harriet and her baby live with Gran?
(a) Gran wants to keep men away from Harriet.
(b) Mrs. Norcom won't let them in the house.
(c) Gran wants to take care of them.
(d) Harriet helps take care of Gran.

8. What does Harriet do for the first time at Hayes plantation?
(a) Runs away.
(b) Sews in a quilting bee.
(c) Goes to a dance.
(d) Presses apple cider.

9. What trade does the young man in #33 have?
(a) He is a tailor.
(b) He is a carpenter.
(c) He is a shopkeeper.
(d) He is a jeweler.

10. Who approaches Harriet with inappropriate advances?
(a) Mr. Kagey.
(b) Dr. Johnson.
(c) Dr. Norcum.
(d) Mr. Beaulieu.

11. What nickname does Harriet's brother call her?
(a) Henrietta.
(b) Hatty.
(c) Hay seed.
(d) Harry.

12. Harriet's owner gives her a book filled with ____________________.
(a) Family tree.
(b) Recipes.
(c) Numbers and lists.
(d) Addresses.

13. In August of 1831, there is a ___________________ uprising.
(a) farmers'.
(b) sailors'.
(c) religious.
(d) slave.

14. Harriet's father can buy his freedom for ______________ dollars.
(a) 1000.
(b) 500.
(c) 25.
(d) 300.

15. Which of the following best describes Dr. Norcom?
(a) Greedy.
(b) Philanthropic.
(c) Empathetic.
(d) Narcissistic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Harriet seeks out her mother's friend, _______________, to talk to about her situation.

2. How old is Harriet when she begins writing letters?

3. What had Miss Elizabeth bought with the $300 she borrowed from Gran?

4. What do the white people find when they search Gran's house?

5. What does Harriet enter into the book she receives from her owner?

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