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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Mid-May 1820, That Same Night.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Mid-May 1820, That Same Night, as Harriet wanders through the house after her argument with Thruston, where does Harriet find Bankhead?
(a) Sitting on the sofa.
(b) In the kitchen.
(c) Standing in the parlor doorway.
(d) In his bedroom.

2. After they argue about the dangers to Harriet in The Middle of May 1820, what does Harriet tell Thruston to do?
(a) Never speak to her again.
(b) Marry her.
(c) Leave.
(d) Tell Jefferson she won't take her freedom.

3. When Harriet asks Jefferson if he will include Sally in his autobiography, how does Jefferson respond?
(a) He becomes angry.
(b) He says he will.
(c) He tells her he will not.
(d) He smiles sadly.

4. In April 1820, That Same Day, what does Mammy Ursula ask Harriet to have Beverly do?
(a) Come and see her.
(b) Confront Jefferson.
(c) Run away.
(d) Get married to a slave and remain on the plantation.

5. What event could create a difficult future for Harriet, according to Randolph in April 1820?
(a) Sally's death.
(b) Her marriage.
(c) Accepting freedom.
(d) Jefferson's death.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much time passes between Harriet being discovered in the secret room and her next journal entry?

2. Who initially orders Bankhead off of Harriet?

3. In April 1820, what does Jefferson ask Harriet to give careful consideration to?

4. What does Randolph tell Harriet she will be a fool if she does?

5. Why does Jefferson give Harriet a journal?

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