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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 is in the gunnysack that Beverly gives Harriet?
(a) Books.
(b) Apples.
(c) A bottle of French claret.
(d) His journals.

2. Which of Harriet's relatives were white?
(a) Her grandfather and great grandfather.
(b) Her grandmother and great grandmother.
(c) Her uncles.
(d) Her mother and aunt.

3. What do many people say about Randolph?
(a) He is an excellent politician.
(b) He is a drunk.
(c) He is Harriet's father.
(d) He is crazy.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Beverly say wasn't at Monticello when Harriet and Beverly were conceived?

2. In April 1820, what is Jefferson's reaction when Harriet swears she didn't look at his stuff?

3. The first time Jefferson sees Harriet after she is attacked by Bankhead, what is the first thing he inquires about?

4. Harriet is the _______ living child of Sally.

5. Whose offer to take the tea tray to Jefferson in December 1819 does Harriet refuse?

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