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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Middle of May 1820.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Though he wants to marry Harriet, what would Thruston rather see her do?
(a) Remain single.
(b) Run away.
(c) Take her freedom.
(d) Marry Davie.

2. What is Mammy Ursula doing when Harriet comes to visit her in April 1820, That Same Day?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Telling the children a story.
(c) Sweeping her cabin.
(d) Eating breakfast.

3. When Harriet asks Jefferson if he will include Sally in his autobiography, how does Jefferson respond?
(a) He says he will.
(b) He tells her he will not.
(c) He smiles sadly.
(d) He becomes angry.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the door that leads to Sally's secret room?

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

3. What is Harriet afraid Beverly may never do?

4. How much time passes before Harriet has a chance to write in her journal for the first time?

5. Who orders Burwell to keep the brandy from Bankhead?

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