View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Two weeks.
(c) One month.
(d) One week.

2. What function does Sally Hemings perform on the plantation?
(a) She is Jefferson's wardrobe mistress.
(b) She is a field slave.
(c) She is the cook.
(d) She is a maid.

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

4. In April 1820, how does Harriet act when Randolph asks her to sit and talk to him?
(a) She is frightened.
(b) She refuses.
(c) She doesn't know what to say.
(d) She is grateful for the chance to get off her feet.

5. Who tells Harriet that she should take her freedom, if not for herself, then for all the slaves who will never get the chance?
(a) Jefferson.
(b) Bankhead.
(c) Randolph.
(d) Mammy Ursula.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What can you see through the portholes in Jefferson's room?

3. What does Randolph tell Harriet will be around for a long time?

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

5. When Harriet asks Jefferson if he will include Sally in his autobiography, how does Jefferson respond?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 267 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample