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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14, 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Eliza dream of on the first night that she is taken in and sleeping safely at the new family's house?
(a) A man coming with a notice for her capture--dead or alive.
(b) A man coming across the yard to kidnap her.
(c) Happy, carefree days at the Shelbys.
(d) Happy, carefree days to come in Canada.

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

3. Who is Albert?
(a) The auctioneer at the slave auction.
(b) A slave trader on the lookout for Eliza.
(c) A friend of Haley's.
(d) A slave Haley bought.

4. In what state does Senator Bird live?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Kentucky.
(c) West Virginia.
(d) Ohio.

5. What are Mr. Shelby and Mr. Haley discussing in Chapter 1?
(a) How Mr. Shelby will pay Mr. Haley the debt he owes.
(b) Whether slavery is moral or immoral.
(c) Their marriages.
(d) Successful crops on their plantations.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Eliza is describe as a "petted and indulged favorite," what does this mean?

3. What does Simeon suggest as the wisest time to begin slave travel northward?

4. What "happy days" does Eliza think of as she leaves the Shelby house?

5. Why doesn't Eliza see her husband much?

(see the answer key)

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