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

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

3. What kind of work does Harriet's fiance think he can arrange for her?
(a) Teaching.
(b) Cook.
(c) Factory worker.
(d) Maid.

4. Who will meet Harriet at the inn and take her to Washington City?
(a) Jefferson.
(b) Randolph.
(c) Mr. Petit.
(d) Thad.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Martha say Harriet's father is?

2. Who does Beverly say wasn't at Monticello when Harriet and Beverly were conceived?

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

4. What do Harriet, Eston, and Madison do together while she tells them about accepting her freedom?

5. What does Harriet have bad dreams about shortly before she leaves the plantation?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What about Jefferson's fulfilling of his promise to Sally to free her children makes Sally sad?

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

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

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

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