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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is John Von Trompe?
(a) A lawyer who worked with all slave traders in the North.
(b) A lawyer who worked against all slave traders who came North.
(c) A lawyer whom Haley hired to retrieve Eliza and Harry.
(d) A person who works as part of the Underground Railroad.

2. When Mr. Haley becomes agitated during their discussion of slave treatment, what does Mr. Shelby try to calm him with?
(a) Tea and cornbread.
(b) Tea and honey.
(c) Whisky.
(d) A hearty breakfast.

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

4. Who assumes the role of a preacher when the slaves practice their religion?
(a) Aunt Chloe.
(b) Uncle Tom.
(c) A visiting preacher who visits all plantations.
(d) Mr. Shelby.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How could the people who go to search for Eliza and Harry be described?

2. To what place does George plan to travel?

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

4. How does Uncle Tom receive the news of the slaves on Shelby plantation being sold?

5. In what state does Senator Bird live?

(see the answer key)

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