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

2. What do Sally's children want her to finally admit in The Middle of August 1822?
(a) That she doesn't care if her children leave.
(b) That she no longer loves Jefferson.
(c) That she wants her freedom.
(d) The truth about her relationship with Jefferson.

3. Where does Harriet meet Beverly before he leaves?
(a) In his room.
(b) In the orchard.
(c) At Mammy's cabin.
(d) In the kitchen.

4. Whose offer to take the tea tray to Jefferson in December 1819 does Harriet refuse?
(a) Eston.
(b) Burwell.
(c) Beverly.
(d) Mammy Ursula.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In The Third Week of May 1820, what is it that Sally wants her children to take every one of that they can?

2. What do Harriet, Eston, and Madison do together while she tells them about accepting her freedom?

3. What does Randolph say he should have done to Bankhead long ago?

4. When Harriet tells Jefferson about the snow in December 1819, what does Jefferson say he will do?

5. What are Sally and Harriet doing in The Third Week of May 1820 when Sally tells Harriet that Jefferson wants to see her?

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