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

2. In the story, Harriet recalls that Sally told her once about ___________, who rode up the mountain while Jefferson stayed and ate his breakfast.
(a) The British.
(b) The Confederate soldiers.
(c) Bankhead.
(d) Randolph.

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

4. What reason is Harriet given for the possibility of being sold after Jefferson's death if she doesn't accept her freedom?
(a) Jefferson is in debt.
(b) She is worth a lot of money because she is light skinned.
(c) She has no skills.
(d) Martha doesn't like her.

5. What does the homemade concoction that Sally gives Harriet to cure her ills cause Harriet to do in The Middle of May 1820?
(a) Vomit.
(b) Giggle uncontrollably.
(c) Become drunk.
(d) Fall asleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Randolph tell Harriet she will be a fool if she does?

2. In April 1820, what is Jefferson's reaction when Harriet swears she didn't look at his stuff?

3. What does Thruston insist upon doing that annoys Harriet?

4. Why does Jefferson give Harriet a journal?

5. What is Thruston's job at Monticello?

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