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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. Who goes to collect Sally's boys at the beginning of the book when they are playing more than they are working?
(a) Jefferson.
(b) Burwell.
(c) Harriet.
(d) Sally.

2. How does Mammy Ursula respond when Harriet asks if Jefferson is her father?
(a) She laughs.
(b) She denies it.
(c) She says the evidence points that way.
(d) She refuses to speak about it.

3. Whose offer to take the tea tray to Jefferson in December 1819 does Harriet refuse?
(a) Beverly.
(b) Eston.
(c) Burwell.
(d) Mammy Ursula.

4. What does Jefferson offer to allow Harriet to use so that she can further her studies?
(a) His glasses.
(b) His library.
(c) His desk.
(d) His telescope.

5. What office does Randolph hold?
(a) Governor of Virginia.
(b) None.
(c) President of the United States.
(d) Senator.

Short Answer Questions

1. In April 1820, what does Jefferson ask Harriet to give careful consideration to?

2. What is Mammy Ursula doing when Harriet comes to visit her in April 1820, That Same Day?

3. At the end of their discussion in April 1820, what does Harriet think of what Randolph had to say?

4. In the story, Harriet recalls that Sally told her once about ___________, who rode up the mountain while Jefferson stayed and ate his breakfast.

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

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