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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 Harriet make Sally promise regarding the attack by Bankhead?
(a) To tell Jefferson immediately.
(b) To never leave her alone again.
(c) Not to tell Jefferson.
(d) To kill Bankhead.

2. What is Mammy Ursula doing when Harriet comes to visit her in April 1820, That Same Day?
(a) Sweeping her cabin.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Eating breakfast.
(d) Telling the children a story.

3. In the story, Harriet recalls that Sally told her once about ___________, who rode up the mountain while Jefferson stayed and ate his breakfast.
(a) Randolph.
(b) The British.
(c) The Confederate soldiers.
(d) Bankhead.

4. What is Thruston's job at Monticello?
(a) Field hand.
(b) Gardener.
(c) Butler.
(d) Cook.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who goes to collect Sally's boys at the beginning of the book when they are playing more than they are working?

2. What did Harriet want to ask God when she was a small child?

3. Where is the door that leads to Sally's secret room?

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?

5. When Harriet tells Jefferson about the snow in December 1819, what does Jefferson say he will do?

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