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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. According to Harriet, what isn't safe for a free black woman?
(a) Getting married.
(b) Getting an education.
(c) The world.
(d) Leaving the plantation.

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

3. What job does Harriet tell Mammy she will have when she leaves?
(a) Secretary.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Maid.
(d) Housewife.

4. What does Harriet's fiance tell her he does not want her to give up too quickly?
(a) Her freedom.
(b) Her family.
(c) Life on the plantation.
(d) Her right to make choices.

5. Why does Mammy Ursula say Washington City will be a good place for Harriet?
(a) It is so big.
(b) There are lots of black people there.
(c) It's a beautiful city.
(d) She has family there.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Harriet sad when she sees the slip of paper from Beverly on her bed?

2. According to Sally, in The Middle of August 1822, what is making Jefferson sad?

3. Who helps Harriet pack to leave?

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

5. In May 15, 1822, what does Harriet say scares her about Beverly?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is it so important to Harriet that Mammy Ursula and Thruston approve of her decision to leave the plantation and pass as white?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why doesn't Martha like Madison?

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