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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Martha say Harriet's father is?
(a) Jefferson.
(b) A slave.
(c) Peter Carr.
(d) She doesn't know.

3. Where does Harriet meet Beverly before he leaves?
(a) In his room.
(b) In the kitchen.
(c) At Mammy's cabin.
(d) In the orchard.

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

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

6. How does Mammy say she will feel about Harriet when she's gone in May 17, 1822?
(a) She will forget all about her.
(b) She will be angry.
(c) She will miss Harriet.
(d) She will no longer love her.

7. What job does Harriet tell Mammy she will have when she leaves?
(a) Housewife.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Secretary.
(d) Maid.

8. What does Sally say will eat Beverly up if he stays at Monticello?
(a) His anger.
(b) His guilt.
(c) A bear.
(d) The hard work.

9. What is Sally sitting on in the cellar when Harriet finds her in May 15, 1822?
(a) The steps.
(b) The floor.
(c) A rocking chair.
(d) A wine barrel.

10. Who killed himself shortly after gaining his freedom?
(a) Harriet's uncle James.
(b) Harriet's sister.
(c) Beverly.
(d) Tom.

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

12. What is Harriet determined to do after Beverly leaves?
(a) Tell Jefferson she knows he's her father.
(b) Stay at Monticello.
(c) Go when her time comes.
(d) Tell Sally she knows Jefferson is her father.

13. In July 1820, why does Harriet say she is worried about Beverly?
(a) He isn't educated enough to be free.
(b) He says he's going to kill Jefferson.
(c) He seems ill.
(d) He is always angry.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Harriet meet her fiance?

2. What does Thruston give Harriet before she leaves Monticello?

3. What does Jefferson give Harriet as a gift before she leaves?

4. According to Harriet, how much food does a sheep require?

5. What kind of work does Harriet's fiance think he can arrange for her?

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