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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sally say she came back from Paris to Monticello with Jefferson?
(a) She missed her children.
(b) Jefferson owns her.
(c) Her mother asked her to.
(d) She loves Jefferson.

2. In July 1820, who does Harriet remind that it is hard to be a freed slave?
(a) Randolph.
(b) Beverly.
(c) Mammy Ursula.
(d) Sally.

3. What does Harriet say is a gift not to be thrown away?
(a) Love.
(b) Education.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Health.

4. 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 doesn't care if her children leave.
(c) That she wants her freedom.
(d) The truth about her relationship with Jefferson.

5. When Harriet goes to visit Mammy Ursula in May 17, 1822, what is Mammy doing?
(a) Reading a book.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Making a basket.
(d) Crying.

6. According to Harriet, how much food does a sheep require?
(a) Two buckets of grain.
(b) One fifth the amount a cow does.
(c) One bale of hay.
(d) Only as much as it will eat.

7. Who will travel with Harriet to the inn?
(a) Mr. Petit.
(b) Sally.
(c) Thad.
(d) Jefferson.

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

9. What is Madison's opinion about Sally's children leaving Monticello and not seeing each other?
(a) It's the right thing for them to do.
(b) He is excited for his time.
(c) He likes the idea.
(d) It's not right.

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

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

12. What kind of work does Harriet's fiance think he can arrange for her?
(a) Maid.
(b) Cook.
(c) Factory worker.
(d) Teaching.

13. What is the name of the inn Harriet will travel to?
(a) Three Horse Post.
(b) Johnson's.
(c) Gordon's.
(d) King Henry's.

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

15. What surprises Harriet's fiance about the way she addresses Jefferson?
(a) She calls him Mr. Jefferson.
(b) She calls him Father.
(c) She calls him Thomas.
(d) She calls him Master.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job does Harriet tell Mammy she will have when she leaves?

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

3. Who does Martha say Harriet's father is?

4. In July 1820, what does Harriet say she doesn't want to be sold like when Jefferson dies?

5. Who does Beverly say got him his freedom papers?

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