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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. In April 1820, what does Harriet say happened to her brother, Tom?
(a) He ran away.
(b) He died.
(c) He became a school teacher.
(d) Nothing, he is still living on the plantation.

2. What surprises Harriet's fiance about the way she addresses Jefferson?
(a) She calls him Master.
(b) She calls him Thomas.
(c) She calls him Father.
(d) She calls him Mr. Jefferson.

3. What is the name of the inn Harriet will travel to?
(a) King Henry's.
(b) Johnson's.
(c) Gordon's.
(d) Three Horse Post.

4. Why does Jefferson give Harriet a journal?
(a) He doesn't give her a journal.
(b) So he can include information about her in his autobiography.
(c) Because it's her birthday.
(d) So she can improve her writing.

5. Living as a white woman, Harriet would have the protection of what?
(a) Money.
(b) God.
(c) The law and her prospective husband.
(d) Her social circle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harriet say is a gift not to be thrown away?

2. Who does Jefferson ask Harriet if she's having a romance with in April 1820?

3. Who does Martha say Harriet's father is?

4. Why does Thruston believe a white man may have impure intentions toward Harriet?

5. At the beginning of the book, how many times has Harriet been allowed in her master's bedrooms?

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