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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Eliza get married to her current husband?
(a) In a church build especially for weddings between slaves.
(b) On the plantation where she worked previously.
(c) On the banks of the Mississippi River.
(d) On the Shelby plantation.

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

3. What is Aunt Chloe's primary responsibility of the plantation?
(a) She is gardener.
(b) She is in charge of rotating crops.
(c) She is the head cook.
(d) She is in charge of all child care.

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

5. Who is "Black Sam?"
(a) A slave who belongs to the Shelbys.
(b) A slave who travels with Mr. Haley.
(c) A slave who travels around trying to help runaway slaves find shelter.
(d) A code name for Harry.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mr. Haley becomes agitated during their discussion of slave treatment, what does Mr. Shelby try to calm him with?

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

3. How does Mrs. Shelby view the news of "her" slaves being sold?

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

5. What does Senator Bird give someone to help support Eliza before he and she parted?

(see the answer key)

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