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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the slave who has been telling everyone that he is going to marry Harriet?
(a) Sam.
(b) Davie.
(c) Madison.
(d) Thruston.

3. 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) Tell Jefferson she won't take her freedom.
(c) Marry her.
(d) Leave.

4. What does the homemade concoction that Sally gives Harriet to cure her ills cause Harriet to do in The Middle of May 1820?
(a) Vomit.
(b) Fall asleep.
(c) Giggle uncontrollably.
(d) Become drunk.

5. What does Martha tell Harriet not to do?
(a) Not to do as her mother tells her.
(b) Not to love Jefferson.
(c) Not to pass as white.
(d) Not to run away.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What question does Martha ask Harriet that she is hesitant to answer?

3. Why does Martha agree to accept her father's assignment?

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

5. Why does Martha complain about her father?

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