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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The title of this Chapter 6 is "Discovery." Why is this an appropriate chapter title?
(a) Eliza discovers a spare horse and she and Harry take off on horseback.
(b) Uncle Tom discovers that he does have the courage to run away.
(c) The Shelbys discover that Eliza and Harry have run away.
(d) The Shelbys discover that they cannot live with the idea of selling their slaves and take back the offer.

2. Why doesn't Eliza see her husband much?
(a) He lives and works on a different plantation.
(b) He and Eliza have divorced.
(c) He is ill.
(d) He travels a lot for his job.

3. Who are Bill and Jerry?
(a) Haley's sons.
(b) Lead deputies.
(c) Shelby's grandsons.
(d) Horses.

4. What did Aunt Chloe make for breakfast as "the property" prepares to leave the cabin?
(a) Chicken and corn cake.
(b) Eggs and bacon and ham and grits.
(c) Grits.
(d) Grits and bacon.

5. Which character is described as a "mulatto?"
(a) Harry.
(b) Eliza.
(c) Mr. Shelby's younger son.
(d) George.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the chapter titled "The Property is Carried Off" what is the "property" that is referred to here?

2. How does Eliza react to business transaction she hears Mr. Shelby talk about with Mr. Haley?

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

4. Who is Andy?

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

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