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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who helps Harriet pack to leave?
(a) Sally.
(b) Thruston.
(c) Mammy Ursula.
(d) Martha.

4. What do Harriet, Eston, and Madison do together while she tells them about accepting her freedom?
(a) Sit on a bench.
(b) Pick raspberries.
(c) Go horseback riding.
(d) Pick tomatoes.

5. What reason does Harriet give for Jefferson not admitting he is the father of Sally's children?
(a) He isn't sure himself.
(b) He isn't their father.
(c) He doesn't love them.
(d) It's the way things are in the world.

6. According to Harriet, what isn't safe for a free black woman?
(a) Getting married.
(b) The world.
(c) Leaving the plantation.
(d) Getting an education.

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

8. Who sends the letter that outlines Harriet's journey to Washington City?
(a) Tom.
(b) Thad.
(c) Randolph.
(d) Martha.

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

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

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

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

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

14. In That Same Day, what does Harriet promise her fiance she will do?
(a) Answer his letters.
(b) Love him forever.
(c) Never speak of him to others.
(d) Stay at the plantation until he comes for her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What recipes does Harriet request from Mammy Ursula to take with her?

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

3. What surprises Harriet's fiance about the way she addresses Jefferson?

4. Who sends a letter to Harriet wishing her well and promising to help her if she ever needs assistance?

5. What does Mammy Ursula warn Harriet to be careful of before she leaves?

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