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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Middle of May 1820.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Jefferson promise to show Harriet one day in the April 1820 section?
(a) His family Bible.
(b) His seed closet.
(c) The Farm Books.
(d) His journal.

3. In April 1820, what does Sally want Harriet to do for Randolph?
(a) Marry him.
(b) Show him around Monticello.
(c) Serve him breakfast.
(d) Shine his shoes.

4. What will the overseer force Harriet to do if she stays at Monticello?
(a) Marry another slave.
(b) Produce children.
(c) Work in the fields.
(d) Have sex with him.

5. Who discovers Harriet in the secret room?
(a) Jefferson.
(b) Sally.
(c) Davie.
(d) Thruston.

Short Answer Questions

1. In April 1820, what is Jefferson's reaction when Harriet swears she didn't look at his stuff?

2. What does Jefferson offer to allow Harriet to use so that she can further her studies?

3. In April 1820, what does Jefferson ask Harriet to give careful consideration to?

4. What is the name of the slave who has been telling everyone that he is going to marry Harriet?

5. What does Randolph tell Harriet she will be a fool if she does?

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