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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what state does Senator Bird live?
(a) West Virginia.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Ohio.
(d) Kentucky.

2. What has Haley done to Tom that reveals that even Haley recognizes Tom's gentleness and loyalty to his master?
(a) He tells Tom that he appreciates Tom's religious beliefs.
(b) He takes the chains off his ankles.
(c) He eats meals with Tom.
(d) He tells him that he will call off the search for Eliza and Harry.

3. In the tavern, what is it that one of the Kentuckians brings to the stranger to read?
(a) An advertisement offering a reward to find a runaway slave.
(b) A menu offering only Kentucky whisky and Kentucky wine.
(c) The daily news paper of this town.
(d) A copy of the Fugitive Slave Act.

4. Who is John Von Trompe?
(a) A lawyer who worked against all slave traders who came North.
(b) A lawyer who worked with all slave traders in the North.
(c) A person who works as part of the Underground Railroad.
(d) A lawyer whom Haley hired to retrieve Eliza and Harry.

5. How does Senator Bird react when his wife objects to the passing of the Fugitive Slave Act?
(a) With astonishment.
(b) With pleasure.
(c) With anger.
(d) With understanding and patience.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the boat bound for that Tom boards with Mr. Haley?

2. When Mr. Haley leaves Mr. Shelby, what is the awful truth that Mrs. Shelby learns?

3. Which includes most of the descriptive details of Eliza at the doorstep of the Bird's house?

4. When Aunt Chloe gets a letter from Tom, what issue does it raise in the Shelby household?

5. Who assumes the role of a preacher when the slaves practice their religion?

(see the answer key)

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