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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 offer to allow Harriet to use so that she can further her studies?
(a) His telescope.
(b) His desk.
(c) His library.
(d) His glasses.

2. When Harriet tells Jefferson about the snow in December 1819, what does Jefferson say he will do?
(a) Put it in his Farm Book.
(b) Go for a walk with her.
(c) Ask Burwell to shovel.
(d) Buy her a new coat.

3. What does Mammy Ursula do at Monticello?
(a) Weaves baskets and watches the children.
(b) Teaches the slave children to read and write.
(c) Cooks for Jefferson.
(d) Nothing.

4. What is the name of the slave who has been telling everyone that he is going to marry Harriet?
(a) Sam.
(b) Davie.
(c) Madison.
(d) Thruston.

5. In The Middle of May 1820, why do Charles Bankhead, William Thornton, Benjamin Latrobe, and Thomas Mann Randolph come to Monticello?
(a) To plan Jefferson's campaign.
(b) To play poker.
(c) To trade slaves.
(d) For dinner.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Jefferson give Harriet a journal?

4. What do many people say about Randolph?

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

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