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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Harriet, how much food does a sheep require?
(a) Two buckets of grain.
(b) One fifth the amount a cow does.
(c) One bale of hay.
(d) Only as much as it will eat.

2. What instrument does Martha expect Harriet to play for her guests?
(a) Flute.
(b) Pianoforte.
(c) Violin.
(d) Harp.

3. Who does Beverly say wasn't at Monticello when Harriet and Beverly were conceived?
(a) Jefferson.
(b) Randolph.
(c) Bankhead.
(d) Peter Carr.

4. What do Sally's children want her to finally admit in The Middle of August 1822?
(a) The truth about her relationship with Jefferson.
(b) That she wants her freedom.
(c) That she no longer loves Jefferson.
(d) That she doesn't care if her children leave.

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

6. What is Harriet determined to do after Beverly leaves?
(a) Stay at Monticello.
(b) Tell Jefferson she knows he's her father.
(c) Tell Sally she knows Jefferson is her father.
(d) Go when her time comes.

7. What is Madison's opinion about Sally's children leaving Monticello and not seeing each other?
(a) He is excited for his time.
(b) It's not right.
(c) It's the right thing for them to do.
(d) He likes the idea.

8. Who killed himself shortly after gaining his freedom?
(a) Harriet's uncle James.
(b) Beverly.
(c) Tom.
(d) Harriet's sister.

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

10. What is the name Harriet will take when she leaves the plantation?
(a) Harriet Jefferson.
(b) Sally Hemings.
(c) Victoria England.
(d) Elizabeth Lackland.

11. What does Mammy Ursula warn Harriet to be careful of before she leaves?
(a) Losing her identity.
(b) Black people.
(c) Bad omens.
(d) Letting the truth slip.

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

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

14. Who will travel with Harriet to the inn?
(a) Thad.
(b) Jefferson.
(c) Mr. Petit.
(d) Sally.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the inn Harriet will travel to?

2. In his letter to Harriet, who does Randolph say may come to visit Harriet next summer?

3. What does Sally say will eat Beverly up if he stays at Monticello?

4. Who helps Harriet pack to leave?

5. In October 1821, how does Harriet spend her free time?

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