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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose name is Harriet going to take when she leaves the plantation?
(a) Sally's.
(b) Her fiance's mother's.
(c) Jefferson's.
(d) The daughter of her fiance's college teacher.

2. In July 1820, what does Harriet say she doesn't want to be sold like when Jefferson dies?
(a) A piece of furniture.
(b) A slave.
(c) Cattle.
(d) A house.

3. What is in the gunnysack that Beverly gives Harriet?
(a) A bottle of French claret.
(b) Apples.
(c) His journals.
(d) Books.

4. Who sends the letter that outlines Harriet's journey to Washington City?
(a) Randolph.
(b) Thad.
(c) Martha.
(d) Tom.

5. Why does Randolph tell Harriet to show the letter he sends her to Martha?
(a) So Martha can read it for her.
(b) So Martha can give her Randolph's address.
(c) To make Martha jealous.
(d) To prove to Martha that she is engaged.

6. What does Thruston give Harriet before she leaves Monticello?
(a) A dress.
(b) A Bible.
(c) Money.
(d) A vial of seeds.

7. In October 1821, what concern does Harriet express about passing for white?
(a) That she'll be unable to write to her mother.
(b) That she will forget her real name.
(c) That she will be discovered.
(d) That she won't like it.

8. What is the name of Harriet's fiance?
(a) Thad Sandridge.
(b) Thruston Meyer.
(c) Thomas Randolph.
(d) Davie.

9. According to Sally, in The Middle of August 1822, what is making Jefferson sad?
(a) Beverly and Harriet's leaving.
(b) He is afraid for Harriet.
(c) He is getting old.
(d) He misses Tom.

10. How does Harriet meet her fiance?
(a) At a dinner party.
(b) Jefferson introduces them.
(c) He comes to her room.
(d) She serves him tea.

11. What is Sally sitting on in the cellar when Harriet finds her in May 15, 1822?
(a) The floor.
(b) The steps.
(c) A rocking chair.
(d) A wine barrel.

12. Who does Martha say Harriet's father is?
(a) Jefferson.
(b) A slave.
(c) She doesn't know.
(d) Peter Carr.

13. In Early July 1820, where does Harriet find her brothers?
(a) In the carpenter's shed.
(b) In the yard.
(c) In the raspberry bushes.
(d) In the kitchen.

14. What job does Harriet tell Mammy she will have when she leaves?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Housewife.
(c) Maid.
(d) Secretary.

15. What kind of work does Harriet's fiance think he can arrange for her?
(a) Cook.
(b) Maid.
(c) Teaching.
(d) Factory worker.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Harriet, how much food does a sheep require?

2. In July 1820, why does Harriet say she is worried about Beverly?

3. What instrument does Martha expect Harriet to play for her guests?

4. Who sends a letter to Harriet wishing her well and promising to help her if she ever needs assistance?

5. Who says he will take care of Sally and Eston when Harriet leaves?

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