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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Early July 1820.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do many people say about Randolph?
(a) He is an excellent politician.
(b) He is crazy.
(c) He is Harriet's father.
(d) He is a drunk.

2. Where is Sally when Harriet goes to look for the secret room?
(a) Mulberry Row.
(b) In the kitchen.
(c) Jefferson's room.
(d) Visiting Mammy Ursula.

3. What does Sally remind Harriet to do when she sees Randolph in April 1820?
(a) Keep her mouth shut.
(b) Not to look directly at him.
(c) Curtsy.
(d) Mind her manners.

4. In July 1820, what does Harriet say she doesn't want to be sold like when Jefferson dies?
(a) A house.
(b) A piece of furniture.
(c) Cattle.
(d) A slave.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What will the overseer force Harriet to do if she stays at Monticello?

2. What does Harriet realize in June 1820 that she cannot be on her own?

3. How has Randolph always behaved toward Harriet?

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

5. What reason is Harriet given for the possibility of being sold after Jefferson's death if she doesn't accept her freedom?

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