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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Early July 1820.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Thruston's job at Monticello?
(a) Butler.
(b) Gardener.
(c) Cook.
(d) Field hand.

2. How much time passes before Harriet has a chance to write in her journal for the first time?
(a) A year.
(b) Four months.
(c) A day.
(d) One month.

3. What is Harriet's response when Randolph asks her what she considers herself to be?
(a) Jefferson's daughter.
(b) A free woman.
(c) A slave.
(d) Harriet Hemings.

4. What is Madison's opinion about Sally's children leaving Monticello and not seeing each other?
(a) It's the right thing for them to do.
(b) He is excited for his time.
(c) He likes the idea.
(d) It's not right.

5. When Harriet was a small child, what did she ask her mother to ask God to do if he came while she was out?
(a) Give her a puppy.
(b) Wait.
(c) Make her free.
(d) Bless her family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Randolph tell Harriet will be around for a long time?

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

3. In The Middle of May 1820, what does Harriet tell Thruston she'll have whether she leaves the plantation or not?

4. At the end of their discussion in April 1820, what does Harriet think of what Randolph had to say?

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

(see the answer key)

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