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

2. Where was Sally when she was offered freedom?
(a) France.
(b) Monticello.
(c) Germany.
(d) Philadelphia.

3. While she sits in the kitchen, who tells Harriet that she will most likely be sold when Jefferson dies if she remains at Monticello?
(a) Bankhead.
(b) Thruston.
(c) Sally.
(d) Jefferson.

4. Though he wants to marry Harriet, what would Thruston rather see her do?
(a) Marry Davie.
(b) Run away.
(c) Take her freedom.
(d) Remain single.

5. Who discovers Harriet in the secret room?
(a) Sally.
(b) Jefferson.
(c) Davie.
(d) Thruston.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is making clothes for Harriet in preparation for her freedom?

2. In Mid-May 1820, That Same Night, as Harriet wanders through the house after her argument with Thruston, where does Harriet find Bankhead?

3. What reason is Harriet given for the possibility of being sold after Jefferson's death if she doesn't accept her freedom?

4. What does Bankhead try to force Harriet to do?

5. In The Middle of May 1820, what does Harriet tell Thruston she'll have whether she leaves the plantation or not?

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