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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event could create a difficult future for Harriet, according to Randolph in April 1820?
(a) Jefferson's death.
(b) Her marriage.
(c) Accepting freedom.
(d) Sally's death.

2. At the end of their discussion in April 1820, what does Harriet think of what Randolph had to say?
(a) It was all crazy talk.
(b) He was wrong.
(c) He doesn't understand her.
(d) He made many good points.

3. How does Jefferson say Harriet will get her freedom if he dies before she turns 21?
(a) By purchasing it.
(b) In his will.
(c) By running away.
(d) She will not get her freedom.

4. How does Mammy Ursula respond when Harriet asks if Jefferson is her father?
(a) She denies it.
(b) She says the evidence points that way.
(c) She refuses to speak about it.
(d) She laughs.

5. What one thing does Harriet want to know about Jefferson?
(a) If he is her father.
(b) If he will free his slaves.
(c) If he will sell his slaves.
(d) If Jefferson is really keeping a Farm Book.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose advice does Martha tell Harriet to follow?

2. Who places a shawl around Jefferson's shoulders when Harriet brings him a tea tray?

3. What must Harriet do within one year of being freed?

4. What office does Randolph hold?

5. What is Mammy Ursula doing when Harriet comes to visit her in April 1820, That Same Day?

Short Essay Questions

1. In April 1820, what does Harriet reveal that she and her siblings have at the plantation that even the legitimate children of Jefferson do not have?

2. What fate does Martha wish for Bankhead?

3. What does Jefferson promise Harriet should he die before her 21st birthday?

4. What is Mammy Ursula's job on the plantation?

5. Why does Bankhead become angry at Randolph after he attacks Harriet?

6. Why does Martha complain about the Hemings family?

7. In the section titled The Third Week of May 1820, what bothers Harriet about passing as white?

8. What is the most shocking part of Randolph's plan to protect Harriet?

9. At the beginning of the book, how is it shown that Jefferson is a private man?

10. What does Randolph tell Harriet she must do within one year of being granted her freedom?

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