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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through May 15, 1822.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thruston insist upon doing that annoys Harriet?
(a) Singing.
(b) Talking like a field slave.
(c) Biting his nails.
(d) Calling Jefferson "Master".

2. Who seems like a nice man, but beats his wife?
(a) Thad.
(b) Jefferson.
(c) Randolph.
(d) Bankhead.

3. What does Harriet tell Madison and Eston all the children in their family will do when their time comes?
(a) Go to school.
(b) Leave.
(c) Confront Jefferson.
(d) Get married.

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

5. In May 15, 1822, what does Harriet say scares her about Beverly?
(a) He is too trusting.
(b) He is undereducated.
(c) He is too much like James.
(d) He refuses to pass as white.

Short Answer Questions

1. In April 1820, what does Harriet say happened to her brother, Tom?

2. Who killed himself shortly after gaining his freedom?

3. Why does Martha agree to accept her father's assignment?

4. While she sits in the kitchen, who tells Harriet that she will most likely be sold when Jefferson dies if she remains at Monticello?

5. What do many people say about Randolph?

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