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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. Who is John Von Trompe?
(a) A lawyer who worked with all slave traders in the North.
(b) A person who works as part of the Underground Railroad.
(c) A lawyer who worked against all slave traders who came North.
(d) A lawyer whom Haley hired to retrieve Eliza and Harry.

2. What does Mr. Shelby offer Haley to content him when their business deal gets delayed?
(a) A chess game.
(b) A game of croquet.
(c) A card game.
(d) Dinner.

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

4. Who is "Mr. Butler?"
(a) A slave trader.
(b) Young Master George.
(c) George Harris
(d) A U.S. marshal.

5. Who is the man the reader first meets by name in the tavern where a number of white Kentuckians are drinking and socializing in Chapter 11?
(a) Mr. Von Trompe.
(b) Mr. Haley.
(c) Mr. Harris.
(d) Mr. Wilson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the ferry boats not running when Eliza is out crossing the river?

2. What is it that Mrs. Bird feels is ignored by the passing of the Fugitive Slave Act?

3. What did Aunt Chloe make for breakfast as "the property" prepares to leave the cabin?

4. In the chapter titled "The Property is Carried Off" what is the "property" that is referred to here?

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

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