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

2. Whose name is Harriet going to take when she leaves the plantation?
(a) The daughter of her fiance's college teacher.
(b) Sally's.
(c) Jefferson's.
(d) Her fiance's mother's.

3. Who is making clothes for Harriet in preparation for her freedom?
(a) Mammy Ursula.
(b) Martha.
(c) Jefferson's tailor.
(d) Sally.

4. What does Bankhead try to force Harriet to do?
(a) Marry him.
(b) Ask Jefferson to sell her to Bankhead.
(c) Run away.
(d) Kiss him.

5. Why does Martha complain about her father?
(a) She wishes he would treat the slaves better.
(b) He won't let her marry.
(c) He is cruel to her.
(d) She doesn't like the way Jefferson treats the Hemings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Sally when Harriet goes to look for the secret room?

2. How long are Harriet's lessons going to last?

3. What causes Martha to curb her disapproval of Harriet?

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

5. In April 1820, what does Jefferson ask Harriet to give careful consideration to?

(see the answer key)

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