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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Third Week of May 1820.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Though he wants to marry Harriet, what would Thruston rather see her do?
(a) Marry Davie.
(b) Remain single.
(c) Take her freedom.
(d) Run away.

3. What does Jefferson tell Harriet he doesn't have the strength to do?
(a) Go on living.
(b) Fight another war.
(c) Lose Sally.
(d) See Harriet go.

4. Who does Jefferson ask Harriet if she's having a romance with in April 1820?
(a) Randolph.
(b) Davie.
(c) Thruston.
(d) Bankhead.

5. Who asks Harriet if her life at Monticello is pleasant?
(a) Jefferson.
(b) Randolph.
(c) Thruston.
(d) Sally.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Randolph believe should happen to all slaves?

2. What does Harriet compare the secret room to?

3. Living as a white woman, Harriet would have the protection of what?

4. In May 1820, Two Days Later, why does Sally wake Harriet?

5. Whose offer to take the tea tray to Jefferson in December 1819 does Harriet refuse?

(see the answer key)

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