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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 reason is Harriet given for the possibility of being sold after Jefferson's death if she doesn't accept her freedom?
(a) Martha doesn't like her.
(b) She is worth a lot of money because she is light skinned.
(c) Jefferson is in debt.
(d) She has no skills.

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

3. Where is the door that leads to Sally's secret room?
(a) In the kitchen.
(b) At the foot of Jefferson's bed.
(c) At the back of Sally's cottage.
(d) In the parlor.

4. What does Harriet compare the secret room to?
(a) A birds nest.
(b) A small apartment.
(c) A stable.
(d) A chapel.

5. In April of 1820, how old is Harriet?
(a) 19.
(b) 21.
(c) 16.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jefferson promise to show Harriet one day in the April 1820 section?

2. In The Middle of May 1820, why do Charles Bankhead, William Thornton, Benjamin Latrobe, and Thomas Mann Randolph come to Monticello?

3. At the end of their discussion in April 1820, what does Harriet think of what Randolph had to say?

4. What does Sally remind Harriet to do when she sees Randolph in April 1820?

5. What is the name of the slave who has been telling everyone that he is going to marry Harriet?

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