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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, what does Jefferson ask Harriet to give careful consideration to?
(a) Writing in her journal.
(b) Who her father is.
(c) Her future.
(d) Marrying Davie.

2. What does Harriet realize in June 1820 that she cannot be on her own?
(a) Educated.
(b) A mother.
(c) A school teacher.
(d) Safe.

3. Harriet is the _______ living child of Sally.
(a) Seventh.
(b) First.
(c) Third.
(d) Fifth.

4. How much time passes before Harriet has a chance to write in her journal for the first time?
(a) One month.
(b) A year.
(c) A day.
(d) Four months.

5. Why doesn't Mammy Ursula work in the fields?
(a) Jefferson asked her not to.
(b) She doesn't know how.
(c) She is too old.
(d) She is the plantation's cook.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sally remind Harriet to do when she sees Randolph in April 1820?

2. What does Randolph tell Harriet will be around for a long time?

3. Who asks Harriet if her life at Monticello is pleasant?

4. In The Third Week of May 1820, what is it that Sally wants her children to take every one of that they can?

5. What reason is Harriet given for the possibility of being sold after Jefferson's death if she doesn't accept her freedom?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Mammy Ursula's answer to Harriet when she asks why Sally didn't taker her freedom when she was in France?

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

3. How does Randolph plan to protect Harriet from the overseer forcing her to become engaged to a slave?

4. According to Thruston, what will most likely happen to Harriet if she is still at the plantation when Jefferson dies?

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

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

7. Why does Martha complain about the Hemings family?

8. In April 1820, why does Harriet say she's afraid to accept her freedom?

9. Why is Harriet worried about Beverly in April 20, That Same Day?

10. Following the attack on Harriet by Bankhead, what is Harriet afraid the overseer will do?

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