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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. Who says he will take care of Sally and Eston when Harriet leaves?
(a) Madison.
(b) Beverly.
(c) Mammy Ursula.
(d) Thruston.

2. Who helps Harriet pack to leave?
(a) Mammy Ursula.
(b) Thruston.
(c) Martha.
(d) Sally.

3. What instrument does Martha expect Harriet to play for her guests?
(a) Harp.
(b) Flute.
(c) Violin.
(d) Pianoforte.

4. What is the name of the inn Harriet will travel to?
(a) Gordon's.
(b) Johnson's.
(c) King Henry's.
(d) Three Horse Post.

5. Why does Randolph tell Harriet to show the letter he sends her to Martha?
(a) To make Martha jealous.
(b) So Martha can read it for her.
(c) So Martha can give her Randolph's address.
(d) To prove to Martha that she is engaged.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his letter to Harriet, who does Randolph say may come to visit Harriet next summer?

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

3. In October 1821, how does Harriet spend her free time?

4. When Beverly decides to leave the plantation, how does he leave?

5. Where does Harriet meet Beverly before he leaves?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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