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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 does Mammy Ursula warn Harriet to be careful of before she leaves?
(a) Losing her identity.
(b) Black people.
(c) Letting the truth slip.
(d) Bad omens.

2. Where does Mammy Ursula tell Harriet to go to see the clothing that is being made for her?
(a) Sally's secret room.
(b) Mammy Ursula's cabin.
(c) Jefferson's parlor.
(d) To town.

3. Who places a shawl around Jefferson's shoulders when Harriet brings him a tea tray?
(a) Harriet.
(b) Burwell.
(c) Jefferson.
(d) Sally.

4. What job does Harriet tell Mammy she will have when she leaves?
(a) Maid.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Housewife.
(d) Secretary.

5. In Early July 1820, where does Harriet find her brothers?
(a) In the carpenter's shed.
(b) In the kitchen.
(c) In the raspberry bushes.
(d) In the yard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can you see through the portholes in Jefferson's room?

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

3. What does Randolph suggest Harriet learn before she is freed?

4. What does Jefferson offer to allow Harriet to use so that she can further her studies?

5. Why does Sally say she came back from Paris to Monticello with Jefferson?

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