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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. Where does Mammy Ursula tell Harriet to go to see the clothing that is being made for her?
(a) Jefferson's parlor.
(b) Sally's secret room.
(c) Mammy Ursula's cabin.
(d) To town.

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

3. What does Randolph tell Harriet she will be a fool if she does?
(a) Runs away.
(b) Refuses her freedom.
(c) Accepts her freedom.
(d) Gets married.

4. In April 1820, That Same Day, what does Mammy Ursula ask Harriet to have Beverly do?
(a) Run away.
(b) Get married to a slave and remain on the plantation.
(c) Confront Jefferson.
(d) Come and see her.

5. How has Randolph always behaved toward Harriet?
(a) He is polite and kind to her.
(b) He completely ignores her.
(c) He belittles her.
(d) He flirts with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is making clothes for Harriet in preparation for her freedom?

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

3. Why doesn't Mammy Ursula work in the fields?

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

5. What is Harriet afraid Beverly may never do?

(see the answer key)

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