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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Eliza get married to her current husband?
(a) On the Shelby plantation.
(b) On the plantation where she worked previously.
(c) In a church build especially for weddings between slaves.
(d) On the banks of the Mississippi River.

2. When Eliza is describe as a "petted and indulged favorite," what does this mean?
(a) Eliza was spoiled rotten.
(b) Eliza was treated gently and given privileges.
(c) Eliza was treated like a pet.
(d) Eliza was ignored.

3. 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?
(a) Eliza.
(b) Mr. Haley.
(c) Mr. Shelby.
(d) Harry.

4. 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 she meets is also black and is, therefore, sympathetic.
(b) She is light-skinned enough to "pass" for being white.
(c) The woman is Harriet Tubman, a famous abolitionist.
(d) The woman says she loves children so much she will do anything to help Eliza and her beautiful son Harry.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Mr. Shelby think that Haley speaks of too casually and disrespectfully?

3. In the tavern, what is it that one of the Kentuckians brings to the stranger to read?

4. Who is Cudjoe?

5. Who says that he/she "wouldn't give a flip" for politics?

(see the answer key)

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