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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) Marry Davie.
(d) Take her freedom.

2. What event could create a difficult future for Harriet, according to Randolph in April 1820?
(a) Sally's death.
(b) Her marriage.
(c) Accepting freedom.
(d) Jefferson's death.

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

4. What one thing does Harriet want to know about Jefferson?
(a) If he is her father.
(b) If he will free his slaves.
(c) If Jefferson is really keeping a Farm Book.
(d) If he will sell his slaves.

5. What function does Sally Hemings perform on the plantation?
(a) She is a field slave.
(b) She is Jefferson's wardrobe mistress.
(c) She is a maid.
(d) She is the cook.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. At the beginning of the book, how many times has Harriet been allowed in her master's bedrooms?

5. How much time passes between Harriet being discovered in the secret room and her next journal entry?

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