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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through October 1821.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After they argue about the dangers to Harriet in The Middle of May 1820, what does Harriet tell Thruston to do?
(a) Never speak to her again.
(b) Marry her.
(c) Tell Jefferson she won't take her freedom.
(d) Leave.

2. What reason is Harriet given for the possibility of being sold after Jefferson's death if she doesn't accept her freedom?
(a) Jefferson is in debt.
(b) Martha doesn't like her.
(c) She is worth a lot of money because she is light skinned.
(d) She has no skills.

3. Why does Martha agree to accept her father's assignment?
(a) She is excited about it.
(b) She loves him.
(c) She wants the challenge.
(d) She is afraid not to.

4. In The Middle of May 1820, why do Charles Bankhead, William Thornton, Benjamin Latrobe, and Thomas Mann Randolph come to Monticello?
(a) To trade slaves.
(b) To plan Jefferson's campaign.
(c) To play poker.
(d) For dinner.

5. What does Martha tell Harriet she acts like even if she isn't one?
(a) A white woman.
(b) A black woman.
(c) A slave.
(d) A child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will the overseer force Harriet to do if she stays at Monticello?

2. Though he wants to marry Harriet, what would Thruston rather see her do?

3. Who does Martha wish would drink himself to death?

4. Whose advice does Martha tell Harriet to follow?

5. What does Harriet realize in June 1820 that she cannot be on her own?

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