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

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) Thruston.
(b) Bankhead.
(c) Sally.
(d) Jefferson.

2. What does Martha tell Harriet not to do?
(a) Not to run away.
(b) Not to pass as white.
(c) Not to do as her mother tells her.
(d) Not to love Jefferson.

3. What will the overseer force Harriet to do if she stays at Monticello?
(a) Produce children.
(b) Marry another slave.
(c) Work in the fields.
(d) Have sex with him.

4. Though he wants to marry Harriet, what would Thruston rather see her do?
(a) Marry Davie.
(b) Take her freedom.
(c) Run away.
(d) Remain single.

5. What does Harriet have bad dreams about shortly before she leaves the plantation?
(a) Being discovered.
(b) The people she'll leave behind.
(c) Jefferson's death.
(d) Her own death.

Short Answer Questions

1. In October 1821, how does Harriet spend her free time?

2. Why does Martha complain about her father?

3. What does Jefferson give Harriet in October 1821?

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

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

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