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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. What does Jefferson promise to show Harriet one day in the April 1820 section?
(a) The Farm Books.
(b) His journal.
(c) His family Bible.
(d) His seed closet.

2. What does Sally remind Harriet to do when she sees Randolph in April 1820?
(a) Keep her mouth shut.
(b) Not to look directly at him.
(c) Mind her manners.
(d) Curtsy.

3. Why does Thruston believe a white man may have impure intentions toward Harriet?
(a) She is very beautiful.
(b) She would be valuable if sold.
(c) She could work hard in the fields.
(d) She would have lovely children.

4. Why doesn't Mammy Ursula work in the fields?
(a) She is too old.
(b) She is the plantation's cook.
(c) Jefferson asked her not to.
(d) She doesn't know how.

5. What can you see through the portholes in Jefferson's room?
(a) Sally's secret room.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Mammy Ursula's cabin.
(d) The fields.

Short Answer Questions

1. Harriet is the _______ living child of Sally.

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

3. Whose offer to take the tea tray to Jefferson in December 1819 does Harriet refuse?

4. What does Randolph believe should happen to all slaves?

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

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