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

3. In July 1820, who does Harriet remind that it is hard to be a freed slave?
(a) Mammy Ursula.
(b) Sally.
(c) Randolph.
(d) Beverly.

4. Who killed himself shortly after gaining his freedom?
(a) Beverly.
(b) Harriet's sister.
(c) Tom.
(d) Harriet's uncle James.

5. In That Same Day, what does Harriet promise her fiance she will do?
(a) Never speak of him to others.
(b) Stay at the plantation until he comes for her.
(c) Love him forever.
(d) Answer his letters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jefferson give Harriet as a gift before she leaves?

2. What reason does Harriet give for Jefferson not admitting he is the father of Sally's children?

3. What does Thruston give Harriet before she leaves Monticello?

4. Who will meet Harriet at the inn and take her to Washington City?

5. When Harriet goes to visit Mammy Ursula in May 17, 1822, what is Mammy doing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Harriet finally realize when she considers that the other slave girls have only getting married and having babies in their futures?

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

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

4. 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?

5. Why does Harriet's fiance say that Jefferson lies about slavery?

6. Why doesn't Martha like Madison?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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