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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Middle of August 1822.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What can you see through the portholes in Jefferson's room?
(a) Mammy Ursula's cabin.
(b) The fields.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Sally's secret room.

2. What does Randolph suggest Harriet learn before she is freed?
(a) The identity of her father.
(b) Some common sense.
(c) Domestic and gentle arts.
(d) To read and write.

3. What does Randolph tell Harriet she will be a fool if she does?
(a) Runs away.
(b) Gets married.
(c) Refuses her freedom.
(d) Accepts her freedom.

4. What is Thruston's job at Monticello?
(a) Butler.
(b) Field hand.
(c) Cook.
(d) Gardener.

5. According to Mammy, how did everyone know about Harriet's plans?
(a) Her studies.
(b) Sally told everyone.
(c) Thruston told everyone.
(d) Jefferson made an announcement.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Harriet surprised to learn that Sally knows about in The Third Week of May 1820?

2. What is Harriet's response when Randolph asks her what she considers herself to be?

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

4. When Harriet asks Jefferson if he will include Sally in his autobiography, how does Jefferson respond?

5. What does Harriet compare the secret room to?

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