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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the main point of the Fugitive Slave Act?
(a) To make it illegal for slave catchers to enter free states.
(b) To make it illegal for people in northern states to aid runaway slaves.
(c) To make it legal for slave traders to enter free states.
(d) To make it legal for people in norther states to aid runaway slaves.

2. Which character is described as a "mulatto?"
(a) Harry.
(b) Mr. Shelby's younger son.
(c) George.
(d) Eliza.

3. What does Mrs. Bird do to let Eliza and Harry rest?
(a) Took them to a nearby inn so she would not be violating the Fugitive Slave Act.
(b) Let them fall asleep together on a temporary bed.
(c) Led them to seperate cozy rooms where they could sleep.
(d) Led them in front of the fire where they fell asleep in chairs.

4. Broadly speaking, what are Eliza's religious beliefs?
(a) Eliza is Christian.
(b) Eliza subscribes to an ancient African religion passed on to her by her family.
(c) Eliza is a Muslim.
(d) Eliza is an atheist.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Lokar and Marks?

2. In what state does Senator Bird live?

3. What does Eliza bring along for her and Harry to eat as they travel?

4. Why does Eliza fear for George to travel so far?

5. When Mr. Haley is with Mr. Shelby, how does Eliza find out about the upcoming sale of the slaves?

(see the answer key)

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