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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 is Sally sitting on in the cellar when Harriet finds her in May 15, 1822?
(a) The steps.
(b) A rocking chair.
(c) The floor.
(d) A wine barrel.

2. In May 15, 1822, what does Harriet say scares her about Beverly?
(a) He is undereducated.
(b) He is too much like James.
(c) He is too trusting.
(d) He refuses to pass as white.

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

4. 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.

5. Where does Harriet meet Beverly before he leaves?
(a) At Mammy's cabin.
(b) In the orchard.
(c) In his room.
(d) In the kitchen.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mammy say she will feel about Harriet when she's gone in May 17, 1822?

2. According to Harriet, how much food does a sheep require?

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

4. What does Harriet tell Madison and Eston all the children in their family will do when their time comes?

5. What instrument does Martha expect Harriet to play for her guests?

Short Essay Questions

1. What about Sally's attitude toward Beverly's decision on the subject of his freedom bothers Harriet?

2. What does Mammy Ursula say to Harriet that eases her feelings about Sally's apparent lack of concern at her leaving?

3. What characteristic of Harriet's makes Thruston proud of her?

4. Why is Jefferson a little offended when he learns of Harriet's engagement to Thad?

5. In The Middle of August 1822, what reason does Sally finally tell her children is the reason she left France and returned to Monticello?

6. What is Jefferson's personal conflict regarding his attitude toward Sally and her children?

7. What does Beverly tell Harriet to prove to her that Jefferson will never acknowledge that they are his children?

8. In October of 1821, why is Harriet spending her free time walking around the plantation?

9. Why does Harriet's fiance say that Jefferson lies about slavery?

10. Why doesn't Martha like Madison?

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