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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. In July 1820, what does Harriet say she doesn't want to be sold like when Jefferson dies?
2. What recipes does Harriet request from Mammy Ursula to take with her?
3. Who killed himself shortly after gaining his freedom?
4. What job does Harriet tell Mammy she will have when she leaves?
5. What reason does Harriet give for Jefferson not admitting he is the father of Sally's children?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. Why doesn't Martha like Madison?
3. What does Mammy Ursula say to Harriet that eases her feelings about Sally's apparent lack of concern at her leaving?
4. What do Harriet and her siblings hope Sally will admit before Harriet leaves, but Sally never does?
5. How does Harriet explain to Beverly her belief that she is not turning her back on her family and race by passing for white?
6. What about Sally's attitude toward Beverly's decision on the subject of his freedom bothers Harriet?
7. What does Harriet finally realize when she considers that the other slave girls have only getting married and having babies in their futures?
8. In the section titled May 15, 1822, what decision has Beverly made that pleases Harriet?
9. Why is it so important to Harriet that Mammy Ursula and Thruston approve of her decision to leave the plantation and pass as white?
10. Why does Harriet's fiance say that Jefferson lies about slavery?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
At different points in the book we see background characters who don't play a major role in the story, but who are placed there for important reasons. For example, at one point Harriet sees two girls chasing after one of the young men on the plantation. Why does the author put characters such as these in the book? What do they represent?
Essay Topic 3
Which characters play a role in making Harriet see how important it is to take her freedom? What do they do that helps to convince her? Why are these characters successful in convincing her even when her own mother is not?
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