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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. Where was Sally when she was offered freedom?
(a) Monticello.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Germany.
(d) France.

2. Who is making clothes for Harriet in preparation for her freedom?
(a) Martha.
(b) Sally.
(c) Mammy Ursula.
(d) Jefferson's tailor.

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

4. When Harriet asks Jefferson if he will include Sally in his autobiography, how does Jefferson respond?
(a) He tells her he will not.
(b) He says he will.
(c) He becomes angry.
(d) He smiles sadly.

5. Who goes to collect Sally's boys at the beginning of the book when they are playing more than they are working?
(a) Sally.
(b) Harriet.
(c) Burwell.
(d) Jefferson.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the book, how many times has Harriet been allowed in her master's bedrooms?

2. According to Mammy Ursula, why didn't Sally take her freedom when it was offered?

3. In April 1820, how does Harriet act when Randolph asks her to sit and talk to him?

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

5. Harriet cries so hard in Sally's room that she does what?

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