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

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

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

4. Over the days that follow Bankhead's attack on Harriet, who does Harriet stay close to?
(a) Jefferson.
(b) Randolph.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Thruston.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who knocks Bankhead to the floor after he attacks Harriet?

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

3. Where does Jefferson wait to meet Harriet in The Third Week of May 1820?

4. What is Bankhead looking for when Harriet comes across him in the house?

5. Why does Bankhead go over by the fireplace after he attacks Harriet?

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