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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through April 1820, That Same Day.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story, Harriet recalls that Sally told her once about ___________, who rode up the mountain while Jefferson stayed and ate his breakfast.
(a) The Confederate soldiers.
(b) Randolph.
(c) Bankhead.
(d) The British.

2. Who are the only people that speak about Tom now?
(a) Sally and Jefferson.
(b) Jefferson's family.
(c) The people on Mulberry Row.
(d) Harriet and Beverly.

3. What does Randolph believe should happen to all slaves?
(a) They should be allowed to choose where they live.
(b) They should be freed.
(c) They should be taught their places.
(d) They should remain slaves.

4. Who places a shawl around Jefferson's shoulders when Harriet brings him a tea tray?
(a) Harriet.
(b) Sally.
(c) Jefferson.
(d) Burwell.

5. What does Sally remind Harriet to do when she sees Randolph in April 1820?
(a) Mind her manners.
(b) Keep her mouth shut.
(c) Not to look directly at him.
(d) Curtsy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What function does Sally Hemings perform on the plantation?

2. What does Harriet compare the secret room to?

3. How does Mammy Ursula suggest Harriet find out about her father?

4. Harriet is the _______ living child of Sally.

5. In December 1819, what are Harriet's brothers doing that makes them unable to help Harriet take the tea tray up to Jefferson?

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