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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Mid-May 1820, That Same Night, as Harriet wanders through the house after her argument with Thruston, where does Harriet find Bankhead?
(a) In the kitchen.
(b) Sitting on the sofa.
(c) In his bedroom.
(d) Standing in the parlor doorway.

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

4. What does Jefferson make Harriet promise not to do In The Third Week of May 1820?
(a) Tell the police about Bankhead.
(b) Marry a white man.
(c) Argue with Bankhead.
(d) Run away like Tom.

5. Whose offer to take the tea tray to Jefferson in December 1819 does Harriet refuse?
(a) Burwell.
(b) Mammy Ursula.
(c) Eston.
(d) Beverly.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Harriet is attacked, who does Randolph send to get Sally?

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

3. Why doesn't Mammy Ursula work in the fields?

4. What does Jefferson promise to show Harriet one day in the April 1820 section?

5. In the story, Harriet recalls that Sally told her once about ___________, who rode up the mountain while Jefferson stayed and ate his breakfast.

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