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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who says that he/she "wouldn't give a flip" for politics?
(a) Mrs. Bird.
(b) Both.
(c) Neither.
(d) Mr. Bird.

3. Where is the boat bound for that Tom boards with Mr. Haley?
(a) New Orleans.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Kansas City.
(d) Natchez.

4. Which includes most of the descriptive details of Eliza at the doorstep of the Bird's house?
(a) Torn, frozen clothes, and bandaged head.
(b) Torn, frozen clothes, bleeding, arm broken and in a sling.
(c) Torn, frozen clothes, one shoe missing, bleeding.
(d) Torn, frozen clothes.

5. What is Aunt Chloe's primary responsibility of the plantation?
(a) She is the head cook.
(b) She is gardener.
(c) She is in charge of rotating crops.
(d) She is in charge of all child care.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state does Senator Bird live?

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

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

4. Who is Dinah?

5. Where is Mr. Butler headed when the reader meets him in the tavern?

(see the answer key)

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