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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Broadly speaking, what are Eliza's religious beliefs?
(a) Eliza is a Muslim.
(b) Eliza is Christian.
(c) Eliza subscribes to an ancient African religion passed on to her by her family.
(d) Eliza is an atheist.

2. What is the main point of the Fugitive Slave Act?
(a) To make it illegal for people in northern states to aid runaway slaves.
(b) To make it illegal for slave catchers to enter free states.
(c) To make it legal for slave traders to enter free states.
(d) To make it legal for people in norther states to aid runaway slaves.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eliza tell the Birds when she appears at their house?

2. Where did Eliza get married to her current husband?

3. How does Mrs. Shelby feel about the people who are in charge of the search party?

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

5. Who raised Eliza?

(see the answer key)

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