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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the two characters introduced in Chapter 1?
(a) Mr. and Mrs. Haley.
(b) Mr. Shelby and Mr. Haley.
(c) Uncle Tom and Harry.
(d) Mr. and Mrs. Shelby.

2. When Eliza is describe as a "petted and indulged favorite," what does this mean?
(a) Eliza was ignored.
(b) Eliza was treated like a pet.
(c) Eliza was spoiled rotten.
(d) Eliza was treated gently and given privileges.

3. Who is Harry?
(a) A child slave on the Harris plantation.
(b) A child slave on the Haley plantation.
(c) A child slave who has run away in search of freedom.
(d) A child slave on the Shelby plantation.

4. What is the first possible solution Mr. Shelby introduces as a possibility for paying Mr. Haley?
(a) Uncle Tom as payment.
(b) Harry as payment.
(c) Eliza as payment.
(d) Uncle Tom's cabin rent as payment.

5. Who is George?
(a) Uncle Tom's son.
(b) Eliza's husband and Harry's father.
(c) Mr. Shelby.
(d) Mr. Shelby's son and heir to the plantation.

Short Answer Questions

1. When George meets with Eliza, why does he tell her that he travels so far from the plantation on which he works?

2. The title of this Chapter 6 is "Discovery." Why is this an appropriate chapter title?

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

4. Broadly speaking, what are Eliza's religious beliefs?

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

(see the answer key)

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