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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 October 1821, what concern does Harriet express about passing for white?

2. According to Mammy, how did everyone know about Harriet's plans?

3. What do Harriet, Eston, and Madison do together while she tells them about accepting her freedom?

4. What does Harriet say is a gift not to be thrown away?

5. What is the name of the inn Harriet will travel to?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

6. 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?

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

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. What reason does Harriet give Martha for her decision to pass as 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

What is important about Jefferson's Farm Book? What does it symbolize? What role does it play in the relationship between Harriet and Jefferson? How do its contents come to affect Harriet's final decision to leave Monticello?

Essay Topic 2

Name and discuss three instances of foreshadowing in Wolf by the Ears. What are the events that occur and what future actions do they foreshadow?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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