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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) Mrs. Shelby.
(b) Mr. Shelby.
(c) Uncle Tom.
(d) Young Master Tom Shelby.

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

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

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) Directions to the nearest city.
(c) Directions to New Orleans.
(d) A pass and a recommendation.

5. When the Shelby's get Uncle Tom's letter, what does Mr. Shelby say that Tom should do to get on with his life?
(a) Find another woman to marry.
(b) Work hard and pray for things to work out.
(c) Ask his new employer to uy Aunt Chloe and their childen.
(d) Ask if he can visit the Shelbys.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mr. Shelby's opinion of Mrs. Shelby's knowledge of business?

2. In the tavern, what is it that one of the Kentuckians brings to the stranger to read?

3. In what state does Senator Bird live?

4. When Mr. Haley is with Mr. Shelby, how does Eliza find out about the upcoming sale of the slaves?

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

(see the answer key)

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