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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long are Harriet's lessons going to last?
(a) One week.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Three months.
(d) A few years.

2. What does Harriet realize in June 1820 that she cannot be on her own?
(a) A school teacher.
(b) Safe.
(c) Educated.
(d) A mother.

3. Why does Thruston believe a white man may have impure intentions toward Harriet?
(a) She would have lovely children.
(b) She is very beautiful.
(c) She could work hard in the fields.
(d) She would be valuable if sold.

4. Who does Martha wish would drink himself to death?
(a) Beverly.
(b) Jefferson.
(c) Randolph.
(d) Bankhead.

5. Though he wants to marry Harriet, what would Thruston rather see her do?
(a) Remain single.
(b) Run away.
(c) Take her freedom.
(d) Marry Davie.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Harriet, how much food does a sheep require?

2. What causes Martha to curb her disapproval of Harriet?

3. What does Harriet have bad dreams about shortly before she leaves the plantation?

4. While she sits in the kitchen, who tells Harriet that she will most likely be sold when Jefferson dies if she remains at Monticello?

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

(see the answer key)

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