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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. Harriet cries so hard in Sally's room that she does what?
(a) Falls asleep.
(b) Wakes Jefferson.
(c) Vomits.
(d) Alerts her mother to her presence.

2. Who goes to collect Sally's boys at the beginning of the book when they are playing more than they are working?
(a) Burwell.
(b) Sally.
(c) Harriet.
(d) Jefferson.

3. Who asks Harriet if her life at Monticello is pleasant?
(a) Thruston.
(b) Jefferson.
(c) Sally.
(d) Randolph.

4. What do Harriet, Eston, and Madison do together while she tells them about accepting her freedom?
(a) Sit on a bench.
(b) Go horseback riding.
(c) Pick raspberries.
(d) Pick tomatoes.

5. What is Harriet surprised to learn that Sally knows about in The Third Week of May 1820?
(a) Jefferson's decision not to punish Harriet.
(b) Randolph's plan for Harriet's freedom.
(c) Beverly's plan to leave.
(d) Harriet being in her secret room.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the door that leads to Sally's secret room?

2. Who is married and doing well according to Sally in The Third Week of May 1820?

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

4. What does Martha tell Harriet not to do?

5. What is the name of the inn Harriet will travel to?

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