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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. In April 1820, how does Harriet act when Randolph asks her to sit and talk to him?
(a) She doesn't know what to say.
(b) She is grateful for the chance to get off her feet.
(c) She is frightened.
(d) She refuses.

2. Why does Martha complain about her father?
(a) She wishes he would treat the slaves better.
(b) He is cruel to her.
(c) She doesn't like the way Jefferson treats the Hemings.
(d) He won't let her marry.

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) She will not get her freedom.
(d) By running away.

4. Where is the door that leads to Sally's secret room?
(a) At the foot of Jefferson's bed.
(b) At the back of Sally's cottage.
(c) In the parlor.
(d) In the kitchen.

5. How does Randolph plan to protect Harriet while she stays at Monticello?
(a) By arranging for her engagement.
(b) By assigning her a bodyguard.
(c) By staying at Monticello himself.
(d) By telling Jefferson she is in danger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Randolph say Harriet is just as white and educated as?

2. In the story, Harriet recalls that Sally told her once about ___________, who rode up the mountain while Jefferson stayed and ate his breakfast.

3. What does Jefferson offer to allow Harriet to use so that she can further her studies?

4. In The Middle of May 1820, why do Charles Bankhead, William Thornton, Benjamin Latrobe, and Thomas Mann Randolph come to Monticello?

5. Who discovers Harriet in the secret room?

Short Essay Questions

1. What example does Harriet give to show that people are not always what they seem to be in the section called April 1820?

2. Why is Harriet upset when she finds clothes in Sally's room that Sally is making for her?

3. How does the author hint in the December 1819 section that Sally has a special relationship with Jefferson?

4. After Jefferson learns that Bankhead has attacked Harriet, how does he punish Bankhead?

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

6. When Jefferson discovers Harriet in Sally's room, what answer does she give when he asks whom she thinks the clothes are for?

7. What features does Harriet have that make her different from the other slaves on the plantation?

8. What answer does Harriet give Randolph when he asks her what she considers herself to be?

9. What is Bankhead's view of Harriet?

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

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