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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through May 1820, Two Days Later.

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) The British.
(c) Randolph.
(d) Bankhead.

2. Who initially orders Bankhead off of Harriet?
(a) Sally.
(b) Davie.
(c) Jefferson.
(d) Thruston.

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

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

5. Why does Jefferson give Harriet a journal?
(a) So he can include information about her in his autobiography.
(b) Because it's her birthday.
(c) So she can improve her writing.
(d) He doesn't give her a journal.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the attack, what does Jefferson do to Bankhead?

2. Who was Harriet's closest relative that was full blooded African?

3. What office does Randolph hold?

4. Living as a white woman, Harriet would have the protection of what?

5. What is Jefferson doing when Harriet brings him a tea tray as the book begins?

(see the answer key)

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