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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 is with Mr. Shelby, how does Eliza find out about the upcoming sale of the slaves?
(a) She has read the journal on Mr. Shelby's desk when she cleaned.
(b) She hides in the closet to hear Mr. and Mrs. Shelby talk.
(c) She hides in the closet to hear Shelby and young Master George talk.
(d) She hides in the closet to hear Shelby and Haley talk.

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

3. Who raised Eliza?
(a) Uncle Tom.
(b) Mrs. Shelby
(c) Eliza's natural mother.
(d) Uncle Tom and his wife.

4. 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) Tea and cornbread.
(d) A hearty breakfast.

5. Shortly before Chapter 1 ends, what is Eliza afraid will happen?
(a) Mr. Shelby will be angry for her with playing with Harry and neglecting her work.
(b) Mr. Haley will reveal that he saw Eliza eavesdropping.
(c) She and Harry will be sold.
(d) Mrs Shelby will be angry with her for not minding her own business.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mr. Haley leaves Mr. Shelby, what is the awful truth that Mrs. Shelby learns?

2. What are Mr. Shelby and Mr. Haley discussing in Chapter 1?

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

4. Which character eavesdrops on Mr. Shelby and Mr. Haley's conversation?

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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