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

2. What is in the gunnysack that Beverly gives Harriet?
(a) His journals.
(b) A bottle of French claret.
(c) Books.
(d) Apples.

3. What is the name of Harriet's fiance?
(a) Thad Sandridge.
(b) Davie.
(c) Thruston Meyer.
(d) Thomas Randolph.

4. How does Harriet meet her fiance?
(a) He comes to her room.
(b) Jefferson introduces them.
(c) At a dinner party.
(d) She serves him tea.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the name of the inn Harriet will travel to?

4. Who sends the letter that outlines Harriet's journey to Washington City?

5. According to Mammy, how did everyone know about Harriet's plans?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

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

6. Why doesn't Martha like Madison?

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

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

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

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