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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can you see through the portholes in Jefferson's room?

2. Why does Martha agree to accept her father's assignment?

3. What does Martha tell Harriet she acts like even if she isn't one?

4. How has Randolph always behaved toward Harriet?

5. How much time passes before Harriet has a chance to write in her journal for the first time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jefferson promise Harriet should he die before her 21st birthday?

2. What causes Martha to go a bit easier on Harriet for passing as white?

3. Why is Harriet worried about Beverly in April 20, That Same Day?

4. When Harriet speaks to Jefferson for the first time after Bankhead attacks her, why does she feel surprised and grateful?

5. What example does Harriet give to show that people are not always what they seem to be in the section called April 1820?

6. In April 1820, what does Harriet reveal that she and her siblings have at the plantation that even the legitimate children of Jefferson do not have?

7. When Jefferson discovers Harriet in Sally's room, what answer does she give when he asks whom she thinks the clothes are for?

8. What is Bankhead's view of Harriet?

9. After Jefferson learns that Bankhead has attacked Harriet, how does he punish Bankhead?

10. Following the attack on Harriet by Bankhead, what is Harriet afraid the overseer will do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the use of irony in Wolf by the Ears. Give specific examples of where the author uses irony and why these situations are ironic.

Essay Topic 2

Slavery is painted in a fairly rosy light in Wolf by the Ears. Yet, we know that this was not the norm. Why do you think the author glosses over the grittier aspects of slavery? What purpose does this serve in terms of the novel? If slaves had been treated poorly at Monticello, how might Harriet's journey toward freedom have been different?

Essay Topic 3

Jefferson's beliefs and his actions are in direct contrast throughout the novel. Describe instances in which Jefferson says one thing, but does another. What impact do these contradictions have on Harriet and her family?

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