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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 Bill and Jerry?
(a) Horses.
(b) Shelby's grandsons.
(c) Lead deputies.
(d) Haley's sons.

2. How does Mrs. Shelby feel about the people who are in charge of the search party?
(a) She is so sad that she cannot even discuss this matter.
(b) She wants them to delay and not actually find Eliza and her son.
(c) She knows their work and is worried they will bring Eliza and her son back and they will be sold.
(d) She is confident that her husband will make things right.

3. 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.

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

5. What does Harry do when he first meets Mr. Shelby and Mr. Haley?
(a) He shyly asks for a piece of candy.
(b) He recites a childish poem he has made up.
(c) He sings and dances for them.
(d) He sings "America the Beautiful' for them.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is Andy?

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

5. Which character is described as a "mulatto?"

(see the answer key)

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