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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 was a small child, what did she ask her mother to ask God to do if he came while she was out?
(a) Give her a puppy.
(b) Bless her family.
(c) Wait.
(d) Make her free.

2. In April of 1820, how old is Harriet?
(a) 19.
(b) 12.
(c) 16.
(d) 21.

3. What does Randolph believe should happen to all slaves?
(a) They should be allowed to choose where they live.
(b) They should be freed.
(c) They should be taught their places.
(d) They should remain slaves.

4. In December 1819, what are Harriet's brothers doing that makes them unable to help Harriet take the tea tray up to Jefferson?
(a) Sweeping snow.
(b) Eating breakfast.
(c) Polishing the silver.
(d) Working in the field.

5. What is Mammy Ursula doing when Harriet comes to visit her in April 1820, That Same Day?
(a) Sweeping her cabin.
(b) Eating breakfast.
(c) Telling the children a story.
(d) Sleeping.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Mid-May 1820, That Same Night, as Harriet wanders through the house after her argument with Thruston, where does Harriet find Bankhead?

2. Who initially orders Bankhead off of Harriet?

3. The first time Jefferson sees Harriet after she is attacked by Bankhead, what is the first thing he inquires about?

4. How does Mammy Ursula suggest Harriet find out about her father?

5. Who or what does Harriet feel she will be turning her back on by following Randolph's plan for her freedom?

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