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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who on the Shelby plantation offers first to earn extra money in Chapter 21?
(a) Uncle Tom.
(b) Mrs. Shelby.
(c) Mr. Shelby.
(d) Young Master Tom Shelby.

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

3. Who is Augustine St. Clare?
(a) A man who talks with Haley on the boat.
(b) Little Eva's father.
(c) The riverboat captain.
(d) Little Eva's mother.

4. After they get the letter from Tom, what does Aunt Chloe ask Mrs. Shelby to write for her?
(a) A letter to Tom.
(b) A pass and a recommendation.
(c) Directions to New Orleans.
(d) Directions to the nearest city.

5. Who is Dinah?
(a) The Birds' dog.
(b) The Birds' niece.
(c) The Birds' daughter.
(d) The Birds' maid.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When the Shelby's get Uncle Tom's letter, what does Mr. Shelby say that Tom should do to get on with his life?

3. When the boat Tom is aboard docks, what does Tom do?

4. In the conversation in the tavern about how to best manage slaves, what is it that interrupts this discussion?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what does "a neat garden patch, where, every summer, strawberries, raspberries, and a variety of fruit and vegetables, flourished" describe?

(see the answer key)

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