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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who places a shawl around Jefferson's shoulders when Harriet brings him a tea tray?
(a) Jefferson.
(b) Burwell.
(c) Harriet.
(d) Sally.

2. Who does Bankhead threaten to kill?
(a) Harriet.
(b) Jefferson.
(c) Randolph.
(d) Thruston.

3. How does Mammy Ursula respond when Harriet asks if Jefferson is her father?
(a) She says the evidence points that way.
(b) She laughs.
(c) She refuses to speak about it.
(d) She denies it.

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

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

6. What can you see through the portholes in Jefferson's room?
(a) Sally's secret room.
(b) The fields.
(c) Mammy Ursula's cabin.
(d) Nothing.

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

8. In April 1820, what does Sally want Harriet to do for Randolph?
(a) Show him around Monticello.
(b) Serve him breakfast.
(c) Marry him.
(d) Shine his shoes.

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

10. In April 1820, what is Jefferson's reaction when Harriet swears she didn't look at his stuff?
(a) He invites her to look around.
(b) He calls her a liar.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He finds it amusing.

11. Whose offer to take the tea tray to Jefferson in December 1819 does Harriet refuse?
(a) Burwell.
(b) Eston.
(c) Mammy Ursula.
(d) Beverly.

12. Why does Bankhead go over by the fireplace after he attacks Harriet?
(a) To get a poker.
(b) To stoke the fire.
(c) To hide.
(d) Because he's suddenly very cold.

13. After Harriet is attacked, who does Randolph send to get Sally?
(a) Bankhead.
(b) Burwell.
(c) Martha.
(d) Thruston.

14. Who are the only people that speak about Tom now?
(a) Harriet and Beverly.
(b) Jefferson's family.
(c) Sally and Jefferson.
(d) The people on Mulberry Row.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who gives Harriet a potion to help her sleep on the night she is attacked?

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

4. In April of 1820, how old is Harriet?

5. What question does Martha ask Harriet that she is hesitant to answer?

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