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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. Who does Bankhead threaten to kill?
(a) Randolph.
(b) Harriet.
(c) Jefferson.
(d) Thruston.

2. Why doesn't Mammy Ursula work in the fields?
(a) She doesn't know how.
(b) Jefferson asked her not to.
(c) She is too old.
(d) She is the plantation's cook.

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

4. What must Harriet do within one year of being freed?
(a) Leave Virginia.
(b) Have a child.
(c) Pay her master back.
(d) Get married.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sally tell Harriet is none of her concern in May 1820, Two Days Later?

2. Who are the only people that speak about Tom now?

3. What is Jefferson doing when Harriet brings him a tea tray as the book begins?

4. In The Middle of May 1820, what does Harriet tell Thruston she'll have whether she leaves the plantation or not?

5. According to Mammy Ursula, why didn't Sally take her freedom when it was offered?

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