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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In April 1820, what does Jefferson ask Harriet to give careful consideration to?
(a) Her future.
(b) Marrying Davie.
(c) Writing in her journal.
(d) Who her father is.

2. How has Randolph always behaved toward Harriet?
(a) He is polite and kind to her.
(b) He belittles her.
(c) He flirts with her.
(d) He completely ignores her.

3. How does Mammy Ursula suggest Harriet find out about her father?
(a) Ask Jefferson.
(b) Ask her mother.
(c) Ask Randolph.
(d) Ask Beverly.

4. What does Harriet make Sally promise regarding the attack by Bankhead?
(a) To kill Bankhead.
(b) To never leave her alone again.
(c) To tell Jefferson immediately.
(d) Not to tell Jefferson.

5. According to Mammy Ursula, why didn't Sally take her freedom when it was offered?
(a) Sally wasn't smart enough.
(b) She was never offered freedom.
(c) She was frightened.
(d) Jefferson wouldn't allow it.

6. Harriet is the _______ living child of Sally.
(a) First.
(b) Seventh.
(c) Third.
(d) Fifth.

7. What causes Martha to curb her disapproval of Harriet?
(a) Harriet becomes ill.
(b) Martha realizes Harriet is her sister.
(c) Harriet breaks down in tears.
(d) Harriet tells her about Bankhead's attack.

8. What will the overseer force Harriet to do if she stays at Monticello?
(a) Marry another slave.
(b) Produce children.
(c) Have sex with him.
(d) Work in the fields.

9. What does Randolph say he should have done to Bankhead long ago?
(a) Given him brandy.
(b) Banished him from Monticello.
(c) Killed him.
(d) Asked him to dinner.

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

11. Over the days that follow Bankhead's attack on Harriet, who does Harriet stay close to?
(a) Randolph.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Thruston.
(d) Jefferson.

12. In April of 1820, how old is Harriet?
(a) 16.
(b) 19.
(c) 21.
(d) 12.

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

14. How does Martha feel about the assignment her father gives her?
(a) Ecstatic.
(b) Frightened.
(c) Not thrilled.
(d) Angry.

15. In The Middle of May 1820, what does Harriet tell Thruston she'll have whether she leaves the plantation or not?
(a) True love.
(b) Acknowledgment of being Jefferson's daughter.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Her freedom.

Short Answer Questions

1. In December 1819, what are Harriet's brothers doing that makes them unable to help Harriet take the tea tray up to Jefferson?

2. In April 1820, what does Harriet say happened to her brother, Tom?

3. What did Harriet want to ask God when she was a small child?

4. After they argue about the dangers to Harriet in The Middle of May 1820, what does Harriet tell Thruston to do?

5. In April 1820, after speaking with Mammy Ursula, how long is it before Harriet gets a chance to look for Sally's secret room?

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