Uncle Tom's Cabin | Short Answer Test Questions

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer each question with the appropriate short response.

Short Answer Questions - Chapter 1

1. Who are the two characters introduced in Chapter 1?

2. What are Mr. Shelby and Mr. Haley discussing in Chapter 1?

3. In which state is Chapter 1 set?

4. Who is Harry?

5. Who is Eliza?

6. What is the first possible solution Mr. Shelby introduces as a possibility for paying Mr. Haley?

7. What does Harry do when he first meets Mr. Shelby and Mr. Haley?

8. Which character speaks about slaves in such a way that it is clear that he treats his slaves kindly and has thought a great deal about their humanity?

9. Which character eavesdrops on Mr. Shelby and Mr. Haley's conversation?

10. Which character is very...
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