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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. According to Sally, in The Middle of August 1822, what is making Jefferson sad?
2. What is the name of Harriet's fiance?
3. Who will meet Harriet at the inn and take her to Washington City?
4. What does Harriet's fiance tell her he does not want her to give up too quickly?
5. Why is Jefferson a little offended when he learns of Harriet's engagement?
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 reason does Harriet give Martha for her decision to pass as white?
4. In The Middle of August 1822, what reason does Sally finally tell her children is the reason she left France and returned to Monticello?
5. What characteristic of Harriet's makes Thruston proud of her?
6. Why is Harriet's fiance worried that by becoming engaged to him she will be trading one master for another?
7. Why doesn't Martha like Madison?
8. Why does Harriet's fiance say that Jefferson lies about slavery?
9. In October of 1821, why is Harriet spending her free time walking around the plantation?
10. In the section titled May 15, 1822, what decision has Beverly made that pleases Harriet?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
At different points in the book we see background characters who don't play a major role in the story, but who are placed there for important reasons. For example, at one point Harriet sees two girls chasing after one of the young men on the plantation. Why does the author put characters such as these in the book? What do they represent?
Essay Topic 2
Madison and Eston, as a pair, and Beverly symbolize to contrasting mindsets regarding Harriet's decision to pass as white. What do Madison and Eston symbolize? What does Beverly symbolize? Compare and contrast the characters.
Essay Topic 3
Harriet tells Beverly that by passing for white, she is not turning her back on her family and her heritage, she is merely embracing her other half. What does she mean by this? Can she ever truly embrace her white side without turning her back on her black side? Why or why not?
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