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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In July 1820, what does Harriet say she doesn't want to be sold like when Jefferson dies?
(a) A house.
(b) A slave.
(c) Cattle.
(d) A piece of furniture.

2. Why is Jefferson a little offended when he learns of Harriet's engagement?
(a) She is too young.
(b) She doesn't like her fiance.
(c) No one told him.
(d) He doesn't think she should marry a white man.

3. According to Sally, in The Middle of August 1822, what is making Jefferson sad?
(a) Beverly and Harriet's leaving.
(b) He misses Tom.
(c) He is getting old.
(d) He is afraid for Harriet.

4. Why is Harriet sad when she sees the slip of paper from Beverly on her bed?
(a) She can't read it.
(b) It means Beverly will not leave.
(c) She knows Beverly is leaving.
(d) It says she should forget all about him.

5. What does Harriet try unsuccessfully to talk Beverly into in May 15, 1822?
(a) Saying goodbye to Mammy.
(b) Coming to visit her after she leaves.
(c) Telling Jefferson he is leaving.
(d) Taking her journal with him.

6. What does Thruston give Harriet before she leaves Monticello?
(a) A Bible.
(b) A vial of seeds.
(c) A dress.
(d) Money.

7. What instrument does Martha expect Harriet to play for her guests?
(a) Violin.
(b) Harp.
(c) Flute.
(d) Pianoforte.

8. Who will meet Harriet at the inn and take her to Washington City?
(a) Jefferson.
(b) Randolph.
(c) Thad.
(d) Mr. Petit.

9. What does Mammy Ursula warn Harriet to be careful of before she leaves?
(a) Letting the truth slip.
(b) Losing her identity.
(c) Bad omens.
(d) Black people.

10. What do Sally's children want her to finally admit in The Middle of August 1822?
(a) That she no longer loves Jefferson.
(b) That she wants her freedom.
(c) The truth about her relationship with Jefferson.
(d) That she doesn't care if her children leave.

11. What is the name Harriet will take when she leaves the plantation?
(a) Victoria England.
(b) Elizabeth Lackland.
(c) Harriet Jefferson.
(d) Sally Hemings.

12. According to Mammy, how did everyone know about Harriet's plans?
(a) Jefferson made an announcement.
(b) Her studies.
(c) Sally told everyone.
(d) Thruston told everyone.

13. What does Harriet tell Madison and Eston all the children in their family will do when their time comes?
(a) Leave.
(b) Get married.
(c) Confront Jefferson.
(d) Go to school.

14. What recipes does Harriet request from Mammy Ursula to take with her?
(a) Mammy's apple pie.
(b) Mammy's roasted turkey.
(c) Mammy's cures.
(d) Mammy's perfumes.

15. Why does Mammy Ursula say Washington City will be a good place for Harriet?
(a) It's a beautiful city.
(b) She has family there.
(c) It is so big.
(d) There are lots of black people there.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Madison's opinion about Sally's children leaving Monticello and not seeing each other?

2. What do Harriet, Eston, and Madison do together while she tells them about accepting her freedom?

3. In That Same Day, what does Harriet promise her fiance she will do?

4. According to Harriet, what isn't safe for a free black woman?

5. Why does Sally say she came back from Paris to Monticello with Jefferson?

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