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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through April 1820, That Same Day.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much time passes before Harriet has a chance to write in her journal for the first time?
(a) One month.
(b) A day.
(c) A year.
(d) Four months.

2. At the beginning of the book, how many times has Harriet been allowed in her master's bedrooms?
(a) Five.
(b) Never.
(c) Twice.
(d) Once per month.

3. Whom does Randolph say Harriet is just as white and educated as?
(a) Himself.
(b) Jefferson.
(c) Martha.
(d) Everyone else at Monticello.

4. In April 1820, what does Sally want Harriet to do for Randolph?
(a) Shine his shoes.
(b) Serve him breakfast.
(c) Show him around Monticello.
(d) Marry him.

5. Why doesn't Mammy Ursula work in the fields?
(a) She is too old.
(b) She is the plantation's cook.
(c) She doesn't know how.
(d) Jefferson asked her not to.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Randolph tell Harriet she will be a fool if she does?

2. What did Harriet want to ask God when she was a small child?

3. When Harriet tells Jefferson about the snow in December 1819, what does Jefferson say he will do?

4. What does Mammy Ursula do at Monticello?

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

(see the answer key)

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