Uncle Tom's Cabin Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 162 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Uncle Tom's Cabin Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 162 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 what state does Senator Bird live?

2. When does Mrs. Shelby first learn the details about Mr. Haley's visit to the plantation?

3. What does Eliza tell the Birds when she appears at their house?

4. What is it that makes Eliza feel momentarily sad as she runs away?

5. Why is the man who helps Eliza when she reaches the other side of the river so willing to help her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Compare or contrast Mr. Shelby's and Mr. Haley's opinions on how to treat slaves should be treated.

2. What effect has studying the Christian religion had on Eliza?

3. How does the reader know that Mr. Shelby regards his wife's happiness as important?

4. How does Harry's tolerance for being a slave compare or contrast with Eliza's?

5. How does the treatment of George by his master compare or contrast with how Eliza is treated by her owners.

6. Why is Uncle Tom's loyalty to his master such a subject of harsh criticism and ridicule?

7. What is unusual about Young Master Shelby teaching Tom how to write?

8. What provides the comic relief in Chapter 6?

9. How is the character of Phineas contrasted with that of Halliday?

10. When and how do George and Eliza show their true religious nature?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Stowe has the frail, wealthy white child, Eva befriend and defend Topsy, the abused and incorrigible slave child who is with her family. Explain what purpose their contrasting characters and relationship has in furthering Stowe's feelings about slavery, morality, and religion.

Essay Topic 2

There are several characters in Uncle Tom's Cabin who exemplify courage; conversely, there are several who exemplify cowardice. Identify these characters as their depiction of courage or cowardice. Then specifically refer to what actions or words of theirs come to embody these qualities and define courage and cowardice.

Essay Topic 3

One of the themes of Uncle Tom's Cabin explores man's inhumanity to his fellow man. Discuss this theme by referring to specific incidents in the novel or relationships that expand on this theme.

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