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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character is very protective towards Eliza?
(a) Mrs. Shelby
(b) Harry.
(c) Uncle Tom.
(d) Mr. Haley.

2. Why doesn't Eliza see her husband much?
(a) He is ill.
(b) He and Eliza have divorced.
(c) He lives and works on a different plantation.
(d) He travels a lot for his job.

3. How does Mrs. Selby react to the news that Eliza has escaped?
(a) She is furious.
(b) She is secretly delighted.
(c) She faints.
(d) She expected this would happen and gets a new personal slave for herself.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who apparently knows nothing of Mr. Shelby's debt?

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

3. What is it that Eliza finds useful while crossing the river?

4. In which state is Chapter 1 set?

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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