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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 try unsuccessfully to talk Beverly into in May 15, 1822?
(a) Saying goodbye to Mammy.
(b) Telling Jefferson he is leaving.
(c) Coming to visit her after she leaves.
(d) Taking her journal with him.

2. What is Madison's opinion about Sally's children leaving Monticello and not seeing each other?
(a) It's the right thing for them to do.
(b) He likes the idea.
(c) He is excited for his time.
(d) It's not right.

3. In October 1821, what concern does Harriet express about passing for white?
(a) That she will forget her real name.
(b) That she will be discovered.
(c) That she'll be unable to write to her mother.
(d) That she won't like it.

4. What does Randolph say he should have done to Bankhead long ago?
(a) Asked him to dinner.
(b) Banished him from Monticello.
(c) Given him brandy.
(d) Killed him.

5. Who is married and doing well according to Sally in The Third Week of May 1820?
(a) Sally's sister.
(b) Harriet's older sister.
(c) Tom.
(d) Thad.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Sally when Harriet goes to look for the secret room?

2. What is Harriet afraid Beverly may never do?

3. How does Mammy Ursula respond when Harriet asks if Jefferson is her father?

4. What does Harriet's fiance tell her he does not want her to give up too quickly?

5. Which of Harriet's relatives were white?

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