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

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

3. What does Randolph tell Harriet will be around for a long time?
(a) The United States.
(b) Jefferson.
(c) Her chance at freedom.
(d) Slavery.

4. Who does Bankhead threaten to kill?
(a) Thruston.
(b) Harriet.
(c) Jefferson.
(d) Randolph.

5. What is the name of the slave who has been telling everyone that he is going to marry Harriet?
(a) Thruston.
(b) Sam.
(c) Davie.
(d) Madison.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the homemade concoction that Sally gives Harriet to cure her ills cause Harriet to do in The Middle of May 1820?

3. What does Harriet make Sally promise regarding the attack by Bankhead?

4. What does Randolph believe should happen to all slaves?

5. What does Sally remind Harriet to do when she sees Randolph in April 1820?

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