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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 Mammy, how did everyone know about Harriet's plans?
(a) Thruston told everyone.
(b) Sally told everyone.
(c) Jefferson made an announcement.
(d) Her studies.

2. What does Harriet try unsuccessfully to talk Beverly into in May 15, 1822?
(a) Telling Jefferson he is leaving.
(b) Saying goodbye to Mammy.
(c) Coming to visit her after she leaves.
(d) Taking her journal with him.

3. What do Sally's children want her to finally admit in The Middle of August 1822?
(a) That she doesn't care if her children leave.
(b) That she wants her freedom.
(c) The truth about her relationship with Jefferson.
(d) That she no longer loves Jefferson.

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

5. In July 1820, what does Harriet say she doesn't want to be sold like when Jefferson dies?
(a) A house.
(b) A piece of furniture.
(c) A slave.
(d) Cattle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sally sitting on in the cellar when Harriet finds her in May 15, 1822?

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

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

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

5. Who will travel with Harriet to the inn?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why doesn't Martha like Madison?

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

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

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

9. 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?

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

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