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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 do many people say about Randolph?
(a) He is crazy.
(b) He is a drunk.
(c) He is Harriet's father.
(d) He is an excellent politician.

2. Where is Sally when Harriet goes to look for the secret room?
(a) In the kitchen.
(b) Jefferson's room.
(c) Mulberry Row.
(d) Visiting Mammy Ursula.

3. What does Sally remind Harriet to do when she sees Randolph in April 1820?
(a) Keep her mouth shut.
(b) Mind her manners.
(c) Curtsy.
(d) Not to look directly at him.

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

5. What does Randolph believe should happen to all slaves?
(a) They should remain slaves.
(b) They should be taught their places.
(c) They should be freed.
(d) They should be allowed to choose where they live.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Harriet that she should take her freedom, if not for herself, then for all the slaves who will never get the chance?

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

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

4. How has Randolph always behaved toward Harriet?

5. In The Middle of May 1820, why do Charles Bankhead, William Thornton, Benjamin Latrobe, and Thomas Mann Randolph come to Monticello?

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