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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through October 1821.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What question does Martha ask Harriet that she is hesitant to answer?
(a) If Harriet knows Jefferson is her father.
(b) If Harriet plans to run away.
(c) If Harriet plans to pass.
(d) If Harriet is engaged.

2. Whose advice does Martha tell Harriet to follow?
(a) Jefferson's.
(b) Thruston's.
(c) Sally's.
(d) Martha's.

3. What causes Martha to curb her disapproval of Harriet?
(a) Martha realizes Harriet is her sister.
(b) Harriet becomes ill.
(c) Harriet breaks down in tears.
(d) Harriet tells her about Bankhead's attack.

4. Why does Thruston believe a white man may have impure intentions toward Harriet?
(a) She could work hard in the fields.
(b) She is very beautiful.
(c) She would be valuable if sold.
(d) She would have lovely children.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While she sits in the kitchen, who tells Harriet that she will most likely be sold when Jefferson dies if she remains at Monticello?

2. After they argue about the dangers to Harriet in The Middle of May 1820, what does Harriet tell Thruston to do?

3. In The Middle of May 1820, why do Charles Bankhead, William Thornton, Benjamin Latrobe, and Thomas Mann Randolph come to Monticello?

4. Who does Martha wish would drink himself to death?

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

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