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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the ferry boats not running when Eliza is out crossing the river?
(a) It is a holiday.
(b) Chunks of ice in the river.
(c) Lack of fuel.
(d) Canoe travel making travel hazardous for ferries.

2. What is it that Mrs. Bird feels is ignored by the passing of the Fugitive Slave Act?
(a) Economy.
(b) The Constitution.
(c) Politics.
(d) Christianity.

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

4. In which state is Chapter 1 set?
(a) Georgia.
(b) West Virginia.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Kentucky.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Broadly speaking, what are Eliza's religious beliefs?

2. Why is the man who helps Eliza when she reaches the other side of the river so willing to help her?

3. Shortly before Chapter 1 ends, what is Eliza afraid will happen?

4. Who is Lucy?

5. Where is Mr. Butler headed when the reader meets him in the tavern?

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