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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Eliza easily able to ask for help of a woman she meets without risking being suspected of being a runaway slave?
(a) The woman is Harriet Tubman, a famous abolitionist.
(b) She is light-skinned enough to "pass" for being white.
(c) The woman she meets is also black and is, therefore, sympathetic.
(d) The woman says she loves children so much she will do anything to help Eliza and her beautiful son Harry.

2. Who is Andy?
(a) A slave who travels around trying to help runaway slaves find shelter.
(b) A code name for Harry.
(c) A slave who belongs to the Shelbys.
(d) A slave who travels with Mr. Haley.

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

4. What is Aunt Chloe's primary responsibility of the plantation?
(a) She is in charge of all child care.
(b) She is the head cook.
(c) She is in charge of rotating crops.
(d) She is gardener.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is George?

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

3. Who are Bill and Jerry?

4. When Mr. Haley becomes agitated during their discussion of slave treatment, what does Mr. Shelby try to calm him with?

5. Who is the character "Mas'r George" who is teaching Uncle Tom how to write?

(see the answer key)

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