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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After they argue about the dangers to Harriet in The Middle of May 1820, what does Harriet tell Thruston to do?
(a) Never speak to her again.
(b) Tell Jefferson she won't take her freedom.
(c) Marry her.
(d) Leave.

2. What does Randolph tell Harriet will be around for a long time?
(a) Her chance at freedom.
(b) Jefferson.
(c) Slavery.
(d) The United States.

3. In April 1820, after speaking with Mammy Ursula, how long is it before Harriet gets a chance to look for Sally's secret room?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) One month.
(c) One week.
(d) One day.

4. Where was Sally when she was offered freedom?
(a) Monticello.
(b) France.
(c) Germany.
(d) Philadelphia.

5. Why does Randolph tell Harriet to show the letter he sends her to Martha?
(a) To make Martha jealous.
(b) To prove to Martha that she is engaged.
(c) So Martha can give her Randolph's address.
(d) So Martha can read it for her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much time passes between Harriet being discovered in the secret room and her next journal entry?

2. Who places a shawl around Jefferson's shoulders when Harriet brings him a tea tray?

3. How does Randolph plan to protect Harriet while she stays at Monticello?

4. How much time passes before Harriet has a chance to write in her journal for the first time?

5. At the end of their discussion in April 1820, what does Harriet think of what Randolph had to say?

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