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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 October 1820, what does Harriet say kept her too busy to write in her journal?
(a) Her studies.
(b) Jefferson's demands on her time.
(c) Sally's many chores for her.
(d) Her letters to Thad.

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

3. When Beverly decides to leave the plantation, how does he leave?
(a) As a free black man.
(b) Bright and early in the morning.
(c) He doesn't leave.
(d) As a white man.

4. What does Harriet tell Madison and Eston all the children in their family will do when their time comes?
(a) Go to school.
(b) Leave.
(c) Confront Jefferson.
(d) Get married.

5. What is the name Harriet will take when she leaves the plantation?
(a) Victoria England.
(b) Sally Hemings.
(c) Harriet Jefferson.
(d) Elizabeth Lackland.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who will travel with Harriet to the inn?

2. Who will meet Harriet at the inn and take her to Washington City?

3. What does Harriet say is a gift not to be thrown away?

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

5. Who helps Harriet pack to leave?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Harriet finally realize when she considers that the other slave girls have only getting married and having babies in their futures?

6. In the section titled May 15, 1822, what decision has Beverly made that pleases Harriet?

7. How does Harriet explain to Beverly her belief that she is not turning her back on her family and race by passing for white?

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

9. What do Harriet and her siblings hope Sally will admit before Harriet leaves, but Sally never does?

10. Why is it clear that Peter Carr is not Harriet's or Beverly's father?

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