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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Uncle Tom receive the news of the slaves on Shelby plantation being sold?
(a) He encourages Eliza to get Mrs. Shelby to help her hide.
(b) He encourages Eliza to run away and offers to care for her son until she can send for him.
(c) Uncle Tom tells Eliza that she must be mistaken and that Mr. Shelby would never do such a thing.
(d) He says he feels badly, but he would never run away becase he would never want to disappoint his master.

3. When does the reader see evidence of the slaves belief in Christianity in Chapter 4?
(a) We see their faith in Christianity when they say the rosary together.
(b) We see evidence when they take turns reading the Bible aloud.
(c) We see evidence of the slaves belief in Christianity when Aunt Chloe gets on her knees and prays.
(d) We see evidence of the slaves belief in Christianity when they have a prayer meeting in the cabin.

4. Which character is described as a "mulatto?"
(a) Mr. Shelby's younger son.
(b) Harry.
(c) George.
(d) Eliza.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first possible solution Mr. Shelby introduces as a possibility for paying Mr. Haley?

2. Who is "Black Sam?"

3. What does Mr. Haley say to Mr. Shelby that is insulting?

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

5. Which character speaks about slaves in such a way that it is clear that he treats his slaves kindly and has thought a great deal about their humanity?

(see the answer key)

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