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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tutors Harriet?
(a) Randolph.
(b) Jefferson.
(c) Thad.
(d) Martha.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who orders Burwell to keep the brandy from Bankhead?

2. How long are Harriet's lessons going to last?

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

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

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

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