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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Harriet realize in June 1820 that she cannot be on her own?
(a) A school teacher.
(b) A mother.
(c) Safe.
(d) Educated.

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

3. According to Harriet, how much food does a sheep require?
(a) Only as much as it will eat.
(b) One bale of hay.
(c) One fifth the amount a cow does.
(d) Two buckets of grain.

4. What reason is Harriet given for the possibility of being sold after Jefferson's death if she doesn't accept her freedom?
(a) She has no skills.
(b) She is worth a lot of money because she is light skinned.
(c) Jefferson is in debt.
(d) Martha doesn't like her.

5. In October 1821, how does Harriet spend her free time?
(a) Helping Sally in the kitchen.
(b) Playing the pianoforte.
(c) Memorizing the plantation.
(d) Weaving baskets with Mammy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In October 1821, what concern does Harriet express about passing for white?

2. Why does Martha agree to accept her father's assignment?

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

4. Though he wants to marry Harriet, what would Thruston rather see her do?

5. Whose advice does Martha tell Harriet to follow?

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