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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. In December 1819, what are Harriet's brothers doing that makes them unable to help Harriet take the tea tray up to Jefferson?
(a) Sweeping snow.
(b) Working in the field.
(c) Polishing the silver.
(d) Eating breakfast.

2. Harriet is the _______ living child of Sally.
(a) Third.
(b) Fifth.
(c) Seventh.
(d) First.

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

4. Who are the only people that speak about Tom now?
(a) Sally and Jefferson.
(b) Jefferson's family.
(c) Harriet and Beverly.
(d) The people on Mulberry Row.

5. In April 1820, what does Jefferson ask Harriet to give careful consideration to?
(a) Marrying Davie.
(b) Who her father is.
(c) Her future.
(d) Writing in her journal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What function does Sally Hemings perform on the plantation?

2. Who tells Harriet that she should take her freedom, if not for herself, then for all the slaves who will never get the chance?

3. At the beginning of the book, how many times has Harriet been allowed in her master's bedrooms?

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 the door that leads to Sally's secret room?

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