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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 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) Curtsy.
(d) Mind her manners.

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?
(a) Jefferson.
(b) Mammy Ursula.
(c) Bankhead.
(d) Randolph.

3. Where is Sally when Harriet goes to look for the secret room?
(a) Jefferson's room.
(b) Visiting Mammy Ursula.
(c) Mulberry Row.
(d) In the kitchen.

4. What do many people say about Randolph?
(a) He is an excellent politician.
(b) He is Harriet's father.
(c) He is crazy.
(d) He is a drunk.

5. Who places a shawl around Jefferson's shoulders when Harriet brings him a tea tray?
(a) Harriet.
(b) Jefferson.
(c) Sally.
(d) Burwell.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who goes to collect Sally's boys at the beginning of the book when they are playing more than they are working?

3. In April 1820, That Same Day, what does Mammy Ursula ask Harriet to have Beverly do?

4. In April 1820, after speaking with Mammy Ursula, how long is it before Harriet gets a chance to look for Sally's secret room?

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

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