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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) One fifth the amount a cow does.
(b) Two buckets of grain.
(c) One bale of hay.
(d) Only as much as it will eat.

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

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

4. Why does Sally say she came back from Paris to Monticello with Jefferson?
(a) Jefferson owns her.
(b) She missed her children.
(c) Her mother asked her to.
(d) She loves Jefferson.

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

6. What does Harriet have bad dreams about shortly before she leaves the plantation?
(a) Being discovered.
(b) Her own death.
(c) The people she'll leave behind.
(d) Jefferson's death.

7. Where does Harriet meet Beverly before he leaves?
(a) In the kitchen.
(b) In his room.
(c) In the orchard.
(d) At Mammy's cabin.

8. Why is Jefferson a little offended when he learns of Harriet's engagement?
(a) She doesn't like her fiance.
(b) No one told him.
(c) He doesn't think she should marry a white man.
(d) She is too young.

9. What does Sally say will eat Beverly up if he stays at Monticello?
(a) A bear.
(b) His anger.
(c) His guilt.
(d) The hard work.

10. 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.

11. What reason does Harriet give for Jefferson not admitting he is the father of Sally's children?
(a) He isn't their father.
(b) It's the way things are in the world.
(c) He doesn't love them.
(d) He isn't sure himself.

12. In That Same Day, what does Harriet promise her fiance she will do?
(a) Answer his letters.
(b) Never speak of him to others.
(c) Stay at the plantation until he comes for her.
(d) Love him forever.

13. What recipes does Harriet request from Mammy Ursula to take with her?
(a) Mammy's apple pie.
(b) Mammy's roasted turkey.
(c) Mammy's perfumes.
(d) Mammy's cures.

14. In May 15, 1822, what does Harriet say scares her about Beverly?
(a) He refuses to pass as white.
(b) He is too trusting.
(c) He is undereducated.
(d) He is too much like James.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Beverly decides to leave the plantation, how does he leave?

2. In October 1821, what concern does Harriet express about passing for white?

3. What does Jefferson give Harriet in October 1821?

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

5. What is in the gunnysack that Beverly gives Harriet?

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