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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Martha agree to accept her father's assignment?
(a) She is excited about it.
(b) She is afraid not to.
(c) She wants the challenge.
(d) She loves him.

3. What is the name of the slave who has been telling everyone that he is going to marry Harriet?
(a) Davie.
(b) Sam.
(c) Thruston.
(d) Madison.

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

5. In The Middle of May 1820, what does Harriet tell Thruston she'll have whether she leaves the plantation or not?
(a) Her freedom.
(b) True love.
(c) Acknowledgment of being Jefferson's daughter.
(d) Happiness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Martha tell Harriet not to do?

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

3. Why is Jefferson a little offended when he learns of Harriet's engagement?

4. What question does Martha ask Harriet that she is hesitant to answer?

5. According to Harriet, how much food does a sheep require?

(see the answer key)

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