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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mr. Haley is with Mr. Shelby, how does Eliza find out about the upcoming sale of the slaves?
(a) She hides in the closet to hear Shelby and young Master George talk.
(b) She hides in the closet to hear Mr. and Mrs. Shelby talk.
(c) She has read the journal on Mr. Shelby's desk when she cleaned.
(d) She hides in the closet to hear Shelby and Haley talk.

2. Why doesn't Eliza see her husband much?
(a) He is ill.
(b) He and Eliza have divorced.
(c) He lives and works on a different plantation.
(d) He travels a lot for his job.

3. What "happy days" does Eliza think of as she leaves the Shelby house?
(a) Days with her husband.
(b) Days happily learning to read and write with the young master.
(c) Days happily tending Mrs. Shelby.
(d) Days happily working in the kitchen.

4. When Mr. Haley leaves Mr. Shelby, what is the awful truth that Mrs. Shelby learns?
(a) Uncle Tom will be sold, but that he can stay until after harvest.
(b) Uncle Tom and Harry will be sold and gone tomorrow.
(c) Uncle Tom will be sold and gone tomorrow.
(d) Harry will be sold and gone tomorrow.

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

6. What family protects Eliza and Harry once they have crossed the river?
(a) The Stanwoods.
(b) The Rachels.
(c) The Stedmans.
(d) The Hallidays.

7. As Chapter 7 opens, why is Eliza carrying Harry?
(a) She is so fearful that he will be in danger that she goes to extremes to protect him.
(b) Harry is enchanted with nature in the forest and wants to chase squirrels.
(c) Harry has sprained his ankle.
(d) Harry is quite sleepy and is not able to walk fast.

8. In the description of George, what is said about his father?
(a) His father is actually Uncle Tom.
(b) His father is actually Mr. Shelby.
(c) He doesn't know who his father is.
(d) His father is actually Mr. Haley.

9. Which character is described as a "mulatto?"
(a) George.
(b) Mr. Shelby's younger son.
(c) Harry.
(d) Eliza.

10. 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.

11. Who is George?
(a) Eliza's husband and Harry's father.
(b) Mr. Shelby's son and heir to the plantation.
(c) Uncle Tom's son.
(d) Mr. Shelby.

12. Who is Augustine St. Clare?
(a) Little Eva's father.
(b) Little Eva's mother.
(c) A man who talks with Haley on the boat.
(d) The riverboat captain.

13. What does Simeon suggest as the wisest time to begin slave travel northward?
(a) After lunch.
(b) At dawn.
(c) At night.
(d) On Sundays while people are at church.

14. In the conversation in the tavern about how to best manage slaves, what is it that interrupts this discussion?
(a) The entrance of a United States marshal.
(b) The entrance of a man who is said to look like a Spaniard.
(c) The entrance of Mr. Von Trompe.
(d) The entrance of Mr. Haley accompanied by Uncle Tom.

15. Who is "Black Sam?"
(a) A code name for Harry.
(b) A slave who travels with Mr. Haley.
(c) A slave who belongs to the Shelbys.
(d) A slave who travels around trying to help runaway slaves find shelter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Aunt Chloe?

2. Who assumes the role of a preacher when the slaves practice their religion?

3. Who are the two characters introduced in Chapter 1?

4. 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?

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

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