2. In October 1821, what concern does Harriet express about passing for white?
(a) That she will be discovered.
(b) That she won't like it.
(c) That she will forget her real name.
(d) That she'll be unable to write to her mother.

3. According to Sally, in The Middle of August 1822, what is making Jefferson sad?
(a) He misses Tom.
(b) Beverly and Harriet's leaving.
(c) He is getting old.
(d) He is afraid for Harriet.

4. In October 1821, how does Harriet spend her free time?
(a) Weaving baskets with Mammy.
(b) Memorizing the plantation.
(c) Helping Sally in the kitchen.
(d) Playing the pianoforte.

5. How does Mammy say she will feel about Harriet when she's gone in May 17, 1822?
(a) She will forget all about her.
(b) She will be angry.
(c) She will no longer love her.
(d) She will miss Harriet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job does Harriet tell Mammy she will have when she leaves?

2. In That Same Day, what does Harriet promise her fiance she will do?

3. In Early July 1820, where does Harriet find her brothers?

4. Who helps Harriet pack to leave?

5. According to Harriet, what isn't safe for a free black woman?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Harriet's fiance worried that by becoming engaged to him she will be trading one master for another?

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

4. When Harriet visits Mammy Ursula in That Same Day, May 17, 1822, how does Mammy Ursula respond to Harriet's revelation that she'll be leaving the plantation soon?

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

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

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

8. What reason does Harriet give Martha for her decision to pass as white?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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