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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through That Same Day, May 17, 1822.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Harriet have bad dreams about shortly before she leaves the plantation?
(a) The people she'll leave behind.
(b) Being discovered.
(c) Her own death.
(d) Jefferson's death.

2. When Harriet was a small child, what did she ask her mother to ask God to do if he came while she was out?
(a) Make her free.
(b) Give her a puppy.
(c) Bless her family.
(d) Wait.

3. In April 1820, what does Harriet say happened to her brother, Tom?
(a) Nothing, he is still living on the plantation.
(b) He became a school teacher.
(c) He ran away.
(d) He died.

4. What causes Martha to curb her disapproval of Harriet?
(a) Martha realizes Harriet is her sister.
(b) Harriet tells her about Bankhead's attack.
(c) Harriet breaks down in tears.
(d) Harriet becomes ill.

5. What is Harriet surprised to learn that Sally knows about in The Third Week of May 1820?
(a) Randolph's plan for Harriet's freedom.
(b) Harriet being in her secret room.
(c) Beverly's plan to leave.
(d) Jefferson's decision not to punish Harriet.

Short Answer Questions

1. In October 1820, what does Harriet say kept her too busy to write in her journal?

2. In July 1820, who does Harriet remind that it is hard to be a freed slave?

3. How does Mammy Ursula suggest Harriet find out about her father?

4. Why is Jefferson a little offended when he learns of Harriet's engagement?

5. According to Randolph, what would it be like for Harriet to live as a free black woman?

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