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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Martha agree to accept her father's assignment?
(a) She wants the challenge.
(b) She loves him.
(c) She is excited about it.
(d) She is afraid not to.

3. Who discovers Harriet in the secret room?
(a) Jefferson.
(b) Sally.
(c) Thruston.
(d) Davie.

4. According to Harriet, what isn't safe for a free black woman?
(a) Getting married.
(b) Leaving the plantation.
(c) The world.
(d) Getting an education.

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) For dinner.
(c) To play poker.
(d) To plan Jefferson's campaign.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Martha complain about her father?

2. In Early July 1820, where does Harriet find her brothers?

3. What does Thruston insist upon doing that annoys Harriet?

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

5. Who are the only people that speak about Tom now?

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