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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Harriet have bad dreams about shortly before she leaves the plantation?
(a) The people she'll leave behind.
(b) Being discovered.
(c) Jefferson's death.
(d) Her own death.

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

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

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

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

9. Who sends a letter to Harriet wishing her well and promising to help her if she ever needs assistance?
(a) Bankhead.
(b) Randolph.
(c) Jefferson.
(d) Martha.

10. Whose name is Harriet going to take when she leaves the plantation?
(a) Jefferson's.
(b) Her fiance's mother's.
(c) Sally's.
(d) The daughter of her fiance's college teacher.

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

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

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

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

15. How does Harriet meet her fiance?
(a) He comes to her room.
(b) She serves him tea.
(c) Jefferson introduces them.
(d) At a dinner party.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harriet try unsuccessfully to talk Beverly into in May 15, 1822?

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

3. In Early July 1820, where does Harriet find her brothers?

4. Who killed himself shortly after gaining his freedom?

5. In his letter to Harriet, who does Randolph say may come to visit Harriet next summer?

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