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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 37.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what city is the confectioner's shop (bakery that interests the Shelby plantation women)?
(a) Louisville.
(b) Akron.
(c) Kentucky City.
(d) Dayton.

3. What is it that Mrs. Bird feels is ignored by the passing of the Fugitive Slave Act?
(a) The Constitution.
(b) Christianity.
(c) Economy.
(d) Politics.

4. What does Eliza tell the Birds when she appears at their house?
(a) A story about her evil owners.
(b) A story she made up about being beaten.
(c) A story about her masters not giving her sick child health care.
(d) The story of her escape and exhaustion.

5. In the conversation in the tavern about how to best manage slaves, what is it that interrupts this discussion?
(a) The entrance of Mr. Haley accompanied by Uncle Tom.
(b) The entrance of a man who is said to look like a Spaniard.
(c) The entrance of a United States marshal.
(d) The entrance of Mr. Von Trompe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Legree's former mistress?

2. What is it that Topsy does that angers Miss Ophelia?

3. When Eliza is describe as a "petted and indulged favorite," what does this mean?

4. What news is it that Rachel has for Eliza?

5. Because of Legree's superstitious nature, who is the unlikely person that he fears?

(see the answer key)

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