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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Harry do when he first meets Mr. Shelby and Mr. Haley?
(a) He shyly asks for a piece of candy.
(b) He recites a childish poem he has made up.
(c) He sings "America the Beautiful' for them.
(d) He sings and dances for them.

2. Who does Mr. Shelby think that Haley speaks of too casually and disrespectfully?
(a) Eliza and Harry.
(b) Mrs. Shelby.
(c) The President of the United States.
(d) Uncle Tom.

3. Where does Tom stay while Haley goes to the slave auction?
(a) In a carriage, watched by a guard.
(b) At a friend of Haley's.
(c) At a hotel.
(d) In jail.

4. When the Shelby's get Uncle Tom's letter, what does Mr. Shelby say that Tom should do to get on with his life?
(a) Find another woman to marry.
(b) Work hard and pray for things to work out.
(c) Ask if he can visit the Shelbys.
(d) Ask his new employer to uy Aunt Chloe and their childen.

5. What does Mr. Haley say to Mr. Shelby that is insulting?
(a) Haley accuses Shelby of caring too much about his wife thinks.
(b) Haley accuses Shelby of being a poor manager.
(c) Mr. Haley says that Shelby spoiled his slaves and now he will expect Shelby to give him cash.
(d) Haley accuses Mr. Shelby of not being fair and possibly helping the slaves get away.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Selby react to the news that Eliza has escaped?

2. What state are George and Eliza in when the reader catches up with their story in Chapter 37?

3. When Phineas expresses understanding about this thing George possesses, how does Mr. Halliday react?

4. Which character is very protective towards Eliza?

5. Who is absent from the plantation when Mr. Shelby and Mr. Haley's agreement moves into action?

(see the answer key)

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