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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through May 1820, Two Days Later.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who knocks Bankhead to the floor after he attacks Harriet?
(a) Harriet.
(b) Sally.
(c) Jefferson.
(d) Randolph.

4. Who or what does Harriet feel she will be turning her back on by following Randolph's plan for her freedom?
(a) Thad.
(b) Her African heritage.
(c) Jefferson.
(d) Monticello.

5. In May 1820, Two Days Later, why does Sally wake Harriet?
(a) Randolph is asking about her.
(b) She has chores to do.
(c) Bankhead wants to apologize.
(d) Martha wants to speak with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jefferson give Harriet a journal?

2. What does Jefferson offer to allow Harriet to use so that she can further her studies?

3. What does Jefferson promise to show Harriet one day in the April 1820 section?

4. What does Sally remind Harriet to do when she sees Randolph in April 1820?

5. Whom does Randolph say Harriet is just as white and educated as?

(see the answer key)

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