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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. When Harriet was a small child, what did she ask her mother to ask God to do if he came while she was out?
2. What does Thruston insist upon doing that annoys Harriet?
3. After they argue about the dangers to Harriet in The Middle of May 1820, what does Harriet tell Thruston to do?
4. What does Jefferson make Harriet promise not to do In The Third Week of May 1820?
5. After the attack, what does Jefferson do to Bankhead?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Harriet worried about Beverly in April 20, That Same Day?
2. What does Jefferson promise Harriet in return for not telling anyone that he didn't punish her for sneaking into his rooms?
3. Why is Harriet elated at the conversation she has with Jefferson after he discovers her in Sally's room?
4. What important point does Randolph give Harriet to consider during April 1820?
5. Why does Martha agree to tutor Harriet as she prepares to leave the plantation?
6. If Harriet chooses to stay at the plantation, what will the overseer force her to do and why?
7. In Mid-May 1820, That Same Night, why is Bankhead so angry with Burwell?
8. What features does Harriet have that make her different from the other slaves on the plantation?
9. What does Randolph tell Harriet she must do within one year of being granted her freedom?
10. What happens in December 1819 that shows Harriet is more important than the other slaves?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Harriet tells Beverly that by passing for white, she is not turning her back on her family and her heritage, she is merely embracing her other half. What does she mean by this? Can she ever truly embrace her white side without turning her back on her black side? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
Madison and Eston, as a pair, and Beverly symbolize to contrasting mindsets regarding Harriet's decision to pass as white. What do Madison and Eston symbolize? What does Beverly symbolize? Compare and contrast the characters.
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