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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The first time Jefferson sees Harriet after she is attacked by Bankhead, what is the first thing he inquires about?
(a) Beverly.
(b) Her health.
(c) The attack.
(d) Sally.

2. 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.

3. Who was Harriet's closest relative that was full blooded African?
(a) Her great grandmother.
(b) Her great grandfather.
(c) Her grandmother.
(d) Her aunt.

4. What does Randolph tell Harriet will be around for a long time?
(a) The United States.
(b) Slavery.
(c) Jefferson.
(d) Her chance at freedom.

5. In May 1820, Two Days Later, why does Sally wake Harriet?
(a) Martha wants to speak with her.
(b) Bankhead wants to apologize.
(c) She has chores to do.
(d) Randolph is asking about her.

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

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

8. How many of Sally's daughters died in infancy before Harriet was born?
(a) Two.
(b) None.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

9. What does Martha tell Harriet she acts like even if she isn't one?
(a) A white woman.
(b) A child.
(c) A black woman.
(d) A slave.

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

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

12. What must Harriet do within one year of being freed?
(a) Leave Virginia.
(b) Have a child.
(c) Get married.
(d) Pay her master back.

13. Where does Jefferson wait to meet Harriet in The Third Week of May 1820?
(a) Mammy Ursula's cabin.
(b) In the kitchen.
(c) In the parlor.
(d) Under the seven day clock.

14. What question does Martha ask Harriet that she is hesitant to answer?
(a) If Harriet plans to pass.
(b) If Harriet plans to run away.
(c) If Harriet is engaged.
(d) If Harriet knows Jefferson is her father.

15. What is Jefferson doing when Harriet brings him a tea tray as the book begins?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Visiting with a friend.
(c) Dressing.
(d) Writing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who seems like a nice man, but beats his wife?

2. How does Martha feel about the assignment her father gives her?

3. What does Randolph tell Harriet she will be a fool if she does?

4. In The Middle of May 1820, why do Charles Bankhead, William Thornton, Benjamin Latrobe, and Thomas Mann Randolph come to Monticello?

5. What does Randolph say he should have done to Bankhead long ago?

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