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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. In his letter to Harriet, who does Randolph say may come to visit Harriet next summer?
2. What kind of work does Harriet's fiance think he can arrange for her?
3. Who does Beverly say wasn't at Monticello when Harriet and Beverly were conceived?
4. In July 1820, what does Harriet say she doesn't want to be sold like when Jefferson dies?
5. Why does Mammy Ursula say Washington City will be a good place for Harriet?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Mammy Ursula say to Harriet that eases her feelings about Sally's apparent lack of concern at her leaving?
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 does Beverly tell Harriet to prove to her that Jefferson will never acknowledge that they are his children?
4. What is Jefferson's personal conflict regarding his attitude toward Sally and her children?
5. Why does Harriet's fiance say that Jefferson lies about slavery?
6. Why is Jefferson a little offended when he learns of Harriet's engagement to Thad?
7. In The Middle of August 1822, what reason does Sally finally tell her children is the reason she left France and returned to Monticello?
8. What do Harriet and her siblings hope Sally will admit before Harriet leaves, but Sally never does?
9. How does Harriet explain to Beverly her belief that she is not turning her back on her family and race by passing for white?
10. What about Jefferson's fulfilling of his promise to Sally to free her children makes Sally sad?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Wolf by the Ears is considered a historical novel. What is a historical novel? How does this particular work fit into this genre?
Essay Topic 2
How is the education of slaves represented in this book? Are there conflicting messages? What do these conflicting messages mean? Do they stand for viewpoints present in Jefferson's time? If so, what are the viewpoints?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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