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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Middle of August 1822.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Jefferson ask Harriet if she's having a romance with in April 1820?
(a) Bankhead.
(b) Randolph.
(c) Davie.
(d) Thruston.

2. What reason is Harriet given for the possibility of being sold after Jefferson's death if she doesn't accept her freedom?
(a) She is worth a lot of money because she is light skinned.
(b) Martha doesn't like her.
(c) She has no skills.
(d) Jefferson is in debt.

3. Who tutors Harriet?
(a) Jefferson.
(b) Thad.
(c) Martha.
(d) Randolph.

4. In April 1820, how does Harriet act when Randolph asks her to sit and talk to him?
(a) She refuses.
(b) She is grateful for the chance to get off her feet.
(c) She doesn't know what to say.
(d) She is frightened.

5. According to Mammy Ursula, why didn't Sally take her freedom when it was offered?
(a) Jefferson wouldn't allow it.
(b) She was frightened.
(c) Sally wasn't smart enough.
(d) She was never offered freedom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Harriet that she should take her freedom, if not for herself, then for all the slaves who will never get the chance?

2. What does Thruston insist upon doing that annoys Harriet?

3. Who is married and doing well according to Sally in The Third Week of May 1820?

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

5. What is Harriet surprised to learn that Sally knows about in The Third Week of May 1820?

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