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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How long are Harriet's lessons going to last?
(a) One week.
(b) Ten years.
(c) A few years.
(d) Three months.

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

4. What does Randolph tell Harriet she will be a fool if she does?
(a) Refuses her freedom.
(b) Runs away.
(c) Accepts her freedom.
(d) Gets married.

5. Who are the only people that speak about Tom now?
(a) Jefferson's family.
(b) Sally and Jefferson.
(c) Harriet and Beverly.
(d) The people on Mulberry Row.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Sally when Harriet goes to look for the secret room?

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

3. When Harriet was a small child, what did she ask her mother to ask God to do if he came while she was out?

4. In July 1820, who does Harriet remind that it is hard to be a freed slave?

5. Who or what does Harriet feel she will be turning her back on by following Randolph's plan for her freedom?

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