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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mrs. Shelby view the news of "her" slaves being sold?
(a) She feels that it is God's curse on the people involved in slavery.
(b) She feels that she can change her husband's mind.
(c) She is angry and wants to take her favorite slaves and run away.
(d) She feels badly, but accepts the fact that these things happen on plantations.

2. When George meets with Eliza, why does he tell her that he travels so far from the plantation on which he works?
(a) He has another wife and child to visit.
(b) He will travel to a place where he will have more freedom than he has now.
(c) He has an ill mother who has no one to care for her.
(d) He knows he can sell his invention in another city.

3. Which character eavesdrops on Mr. Shelby and Mr. Haley's conversation?
(a) Uncle Tom.
(b) Harry.
(c) Eliza.
(d) Mrs. Shelby.

4. The title of this Chapter 6 is "Discovery." Why is this an appropriate chapter title?
(a) Eliza discovers a spare horse and she and Harry take off on horseback.
(b) The Shelbys discover that they cannot live with the idea of selling their slaves and take back the offer.
(c) The Shelbys discover that Eliza and Harry have run away.
(d) Uncle Tom discovers that he does have the courage to run away.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the two characters introduced in Chapter 1?

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

3. Where did Eliza get married to her current husband?

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

5. Who is "Black Sam?"

(see the answer key)

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