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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. How does Mammy say she will feel about Harriet when she's gone in May 17, 1822?

2. Who sends the letter that outlines Harriet's journey to Washington City?

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

4. In July 1820, who does Harriet remind that it is hard to be a freed slave?

5. In October 1820, what does Harriet say kept her too busy to write in her journal?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In October of 1821, why is Harriet spending her free time walking around the plantation?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jefferson's beliefs and his actions are in direct contrast throughout the novel. Describe instances in which Jefferson says one thing, but does another. What impact do these contradictions have on Harriet and her family?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Harriet's need for security is in direct contrast to her mother's desire for Harriet's freedom. Yet, we might also see her freedom as offering another kind of security. In what ways does life on the plantation offer Harriet security? In what ways does freedom offer security? What risks are involved in both life on the plantation and freedom? Why does Harriet ultimately choose freedom?

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