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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When George meets with Eliza, why does he tell her that he travels so far from the plantation on which he works?
(a) He will travel to a place where he will have more freedom than he has now.
(b) He has an ill mother who has no one to care for her.
(c) He has another wife and child to visit.
(d) He knows he can sell his invention in another city.

2. Why does Eliza fear for George to travel so far?
(a) She fears that he will not make enough money.
(b) She fears she may never see him again.
(c) She fears that she will have to do George's work in addition to her own.
(d) She feels that there is no place like home.

3. How does Senator Bird react when his wife objects to the passing of the Fugitive Slave Act?
(a) With pleasure.
(b) With astonishment.
(c) With understanding and patience.
(d) With anger.

4. When Mr. Haley leaves Mr. Shelby, what is the awful truth that Mrs. Shelby learns?
(a) Harry will be sold and gone tomorrow.
(b) Uncle Tom and Harry will be sold and gone tomorrow.
(c) Uncle Tom will be sold and gone tomorrow.
(d) Uncle Tom will be sold, but that he can stay until after harvest.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the main point of the Fugitive Slave Act?

3. Who does Mr. Shelby think that Haley speaks of too casually and disrespectfully?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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