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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does George accomplish that shows he has talent?
(a) George invented a way to measure the efficiency of plantation labor.
(b) George invented an earlier model of the cotton gin.
(c) George taught Harry classical music.
(d) George invented a hemp-cleaning machine.

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

3. How does Senator Bird react when his wife objects to the passing of the Fugitive Slave Act?
(a) With pleasure.
(b) With understanding and patience.
(c) With astonishment.
(d) With anger.

4. When does the reader see evidence of the slaves belief in Christianity in Chapter 4?
(a) We see evidence when they take turns reading the Bible aloud.
(b) We see evidence of the slaves belief in Christianity when they have a prayer meeting in the cabin.
(c) We see evidence of the slaves belief in Christianity when Aunt Chloe gets on her knees and prays.
(d) We see their faith in Christianity when they say the rosary together.

5. What river are Eliza and Harry headed towards as they begin this journey?
(a) The Ohio River.
(b) The Kentucky River.
(c) The Missouri River.
(d) The Mississippi River.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is George?

2. How does Mrs. Selby react to the news that Eliza has escaped?

3. Who is Cudjoe?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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