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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. What does Bankhead try to force Harriet to do?
(a) Kiss him.
(b) Ask Jefferson to sell her to Bankhead.
(c) Run away.
(d) Marry him.

2. In April 1820, how does Harriet act when Randolph asks her to sit and talk to him?
(a) She doesn't know what to say.
(b) She is frightened.
(c) She is grateful for the chance to get off her feet.
(d) She refuses.

3. How much time passes between Harriet being discovered in the secret room and her next journal entry?
(a) A year.
(b) A few hours.
(c) Three months.
(d) Two weeks.

4. In April 1820, after speaking with Mammy Ursula, how long is it before Harriet gets a chance to look for Sally's secret room?
(a) One month.
(b) One day.
(c) One week.
(d) Two weeks.

5. In December 1819, what are Harriet's brothers doing that makes them unable to help Harriet take the tea tray up to Jefferson?
(a) Sweeping snow.
(b) Eating breakfast.
(c) Working in the field.
(d) Polishing the silver.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mammy Ursula doing when Harriet comes to visit her in April 1820, That Same Day?

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. Who gives Harriet a potion to help her sleep on the night she is attacked?

4. Who does Jefferson ask Harriet if she's having a romance with in April 1820?

5. What event could create a difficult future for Harriet, according to Randolph in April 1820?

(see the answer key)

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