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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) Martha realizes Harriet is her sister.
(c) Harriet tells her about Bankhead's attack.
(d) Harriet becomes ill.

2. Why is Jefferson a little offended when he learns of Harriet's engagement?
(a) No one told him.
(b) She is too young.
(c) He doesn't think she should marry a white man.
(d) She doesn't like her fiance.

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

4. What does the homemade concoction that Sally gives Harriet to cure her ills cause Harriet to do in The Middle of May 1820?
(a) Fall asleep.
(b) Become drunk.
(c) Giggle uncontrollably.
(d) Vomit.

5. In The Middle of May 1820, why do Charles Bankhead, William Thornton, Benjamin Latrobe, and Thomas Mann Randolph come to Monticello?
(a) To trade slaves.
(b) To plan Jefferson's campaign.
(c) For dinner.
(d) To play poker.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Martha feel about the assignment her father gives her?

2. What does Harriet have bad dreams about shortly before she leaves the plantation?

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

4. Whose advice does Martha tell Harriet to follow?

5. What does Jefferson give Harriet in October 1821?

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