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

2. What does Randolph suggest Harriet learn before she is freed?
(a) Domestic and gentle arts.
(b) Some common sense.
(c) The identity of her father.
(d) To read and write.

3. What does Harriet say is a gift not to be thrown away?
(a) Health.
(b) Education.
(c) Love.
(d) Freedom.

4. Who was Harriet's closest relative that was full blooded African?
(a) Her great grandfather.
(b) Her aunt.
(c) Her great grandmother.
(d) Her grandmother.

5. Harriet cries so hard in Sally's room that she does what?
(a) Wakes Jefferson.
(b) Vomits.
(c) Alerts her mother to her presence.
(d) Falls asleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. In July 1820, why does Harriet say she is worried about Beverly?

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

3. What is Harriet's response when Randolph asks her what she considers herself to be?

4. Harriet is the _______ living child of Sally.

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

(see the answer key)

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