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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through May 15, 1822.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Randolph tell Harriet will be around for a long time?
(a) Slavery.
(b) Jefferson.
(c) The United States.
(d) Her chance at freedom.

2. Who says he will take care of Sally and Eston when Harriet leaves?
(a) Madison.
(b) Thruston.
(c) Beverly.
(d) Mammy Ursula.

3. What does Randolph tell Harriet she will be a fool if she does?
(a) Accepts her freedom.
(b) Refuses her freedom.
(c) Runs away.
(d) Gets married.

4. Why does Martha agree to accept her father's assignment?
(a) She wants the challenge.
(b) She loves him.
(c) She is afraid not to.
(d) She is excited about it.

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. What does Harriet make Sally promise regarding the attack by Bankhead?

2. How does Martha feel about the assignment her father gives her?

3. Though he wants to marry Harriet, what would Thruston rather see her do?

4. Why does Randolph tell Harriet to show the letter he sends her to Martha?

5. Why is Jefferson a little offended when he learns of Harriet's engagement?

(see the answer key)

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