View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of their discussion in April 1820, what does Harriet think of what Randolph had to say?
(a) He made many good points.
(b) He was wrong.
(c) He doesn't understand her.
(d) It was all crazy talk.

2. Who tells Harriet that she should take her freedom, if not for herself, then for all the slaves who will never get the chance?
(a) Randolph.
(b) Bankhead.
(c) Mammy Ursula.
(d) Jefferson.

3. What does Thruston insist upon doing that annoys Harriet?
(a) Singing.
(b) Biting his nails.
(c) Calling Jefferson "Master".
(d) Talking like a field slave.

4. Who gives Harriet a potion to help her sleep on the night she is attacked?
(a) Mammy Ursula.
(b) Thruston.
(c) Sally.
(d) Jefferson.

5. What is Harriet afraid Beverly may never do?
(a) Get married.
(b) Grow old.
(c) Take his freedom and leave the plantation.
(d) Tell Jefferson he knows who his father is.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harriet compare the secret room to?

2. In the story, Harriet recalls that Sally told her once about ___________, who rode up the mountain while Jefferson stayed and ate his breakfast.

3. After they argue about the dangers to Harriet in The Middle of May 1820, what does Harriet tell Thruston to do?

4. How does Mammy Ursula respond when Harriet asks if Jefferson is her father?

5. In December 1819, what are Harriet's brothers doing that makes them unable to help Harriet take the tea tray up to Jefferson?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 278 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample