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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. Why does Jefferson give Harriet a journal?
(a) So she can improve her writing.
(b) He doesn't give her a journal.
(c) Because it's her birthday.
(d) So he can include information about her in his autobiography.

2. In April 1820, after speaking with Mammy Ursula, how long is it before Harriet gets a chance to look for Sally's secret room?
(a) One day.
(b) One month.
(c) One week.
(d) Two weeks.

3. In October 1820, what does Harriet say kept her too busy to write in her journal?
(a) Her letters to Thad.
(b) Sally's many chores for her.
(c) Her studies.
(d) Jefferson's demands on her time.

4. How does Harriet meet her fiance?
(a) She serves him tea.
(b) He comes to her room.
(c) Jefferson introduces them.
(d) At a dinner party.

5. What choice of Harriet's does Jefferson say is a good one in their first conversation after the attack by Bankhead?
(a) Marrying Thruston.
(b) Running away.
(c) Staying at Monticello.
(d) Passing as white.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event could create a difficult future for Harriet, according to Randolph in April 1820?

2. In April 1820, what does Sally want Harriet to do for Randolph?

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

4. What are Sally and Harriet doing in The Third Week of May 1820 when Sally tells Harriet that Jefferson wants to see her?

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

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