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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What surprises Harriet's fiance about the way she addresses Jefferson?
(a) She calls him Thomas.
(b) She calls him Mr. Jefferson.
(c) She calls him Father.
(d) She calls him Master.

2. Who sends a letter to Harriet wishing her well and promising to help her if she ever needs assistance?
(a) Jefferson.
(b) Martha.
(c) Bankhead.
(d) Randolph.

3. In October 1820, what does Harriet say kept her too busy to write in her journal?
(a) Sally's many chores for her.
(b) Jefferson's demands on her time.
(c) Her letters to Thad.
(d) Her studies.

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

5. Why is Harriet sad when she sees the slip of paper from Beverly on her bed?
(a) It means Beverly will not leave.
(b) It says she should forget all about him.
(c) She knows Beverly is leaving.
(d) She can't read it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mammy Ursula say Washington City will be a good place for Harriet?

2. What does Mammy Ursula warn Harriet to be careful of before she leaves?

3. What does Jefferson give Harriet in October 1821?

4. How does Mammy say she will feel about Harriet when she's gone in May 17, 1822?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What characteristic of Harriet's makes Thruston proud of her?

2. When Harriet visits Mammy Ursula in That Same Day, May 17, 1822, how does Mammy Ursula respond to Harriet's revelation that she'll be leaving the plantation soon?

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

4. Why is it clear that Peter Carr is not Harriet's or Beverly's father?

5. In October of 1821, why is Harriet spending her free time walking around the plantation?

6. What do Harriet and her siblings hope Sally will admit before Harriet leaves, but Sally never does?

7. In The Middle of August 1822, what reason does Sally finally tell her children is the reason she left France and returned to Monticello?

8. What about Sally's attitude toward Beverly's decision on the subject of his freedom bothers Harriet?

9. What does Mammy Ursula say to Harriet that eases her feelings about Sally's apparent lack of concern at her leaving?

10. Why is Harriet's fiance worried that by becoming engaged to him she will be trading one master for another?

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