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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Hagar?
(a) Albert's mother.
(b) A slave trader on the lookout for Eliza.
(c) A friend of Haley's.
(d) The local tavern owner.

2. What is Aunt Chloe's mood on this morning after Eliza's escape?
(a) Worried about the safety of Eliza and Harry.
(b) Happy that Eliza and Harry have escaped.
(c) Sad because she thinks she will never see Tom again.
(d) Sad because she misses Eliza and Harry.

3. At the end of the Chapter 16, what aspect of work does Tom say he has experience with?
(a) He knows how to take care of horses.
(b) He knows how to plant crops.
(c) He knows how to cook.
(d) He knows how supervise a house staff.

4. Why is the man who helps Eliza when she reaches the other side of the river so willing to help her?
(a) His conscience makes him help her.
(b) He thinks she is pretty.
(c) He recognizes her as an old friend.
(d) He does not realize that she is black.

5. What does Mrs. Bird do to let Eliza and Harry rest?
(a) Let them fall asleep together on a temporary bed.
(b) Led them to seperate cozy rooms where they could sleep.
(c) Took them to a nearby inn so she would not be violating the Fugitive Slave Act.
(d) Led them in front of the fire where they fell asleep in chairs.

6. What is it that Eliza finds useful while crossing the river?
(a) A wooden raft.
(b) A small canoe.
(c) Chunks of ice.
(d) A kind riverboat captain.

7. Shortly before Chapter 1 ends, what is Eliza afraid will happen?
(a) She and Harry will be sold.
(b) Mr. Haley will reveal that he saw Eliza eavesdropping.
(c) Mrs Shelby will be angry with her for not minding her own business.
(d) Mr. Shelby will be angry for her with playing with Harry and neglecting her work.

8. In the chapter titled "The Property is Carried Off" what is the "property" that is referred to here?
(a) A railroad car.
(b) Harry.
(c) Uncle Tom.
(d) Eliza.

9. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what does "a neat garden patch, where, every summer, strawberries, raspberries, and a variety of fruit and vegetables, flourished" describe?
(a) The exterior of Uncle Tom's cabin.
(b) The exterior of George's house.
(c) The exterior of the main house on the plantation.
(d) The exterior of Eliza's slave quarters.

10. Where is one place where George works?
(a) A factory.
(b) Mr. Haley's plantation.
(c) Mr. Shelby's plantation.
(d) The railroad station.

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

12. Who raised Eliza?
(a) Uncle Tom and his wife.
(b) Eliza's natural mother.
(c) Mrs. Shelby
(d) Uncle Tom.

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

14. When Mr. Haley becomes agitated during their discussion of slave treatment, what does Mr. Shelby try to calm him with?
(a) Whisky.
(b) Tea and cornbread.
(c) A hearty breakfast.
(d) Tea and honey.

15. When does Mrs. Shelby first learn the details about Mr. Haley's visit to the plantation?
(a) She finds out when she walks in and hears them trying to whisper their plan.
(b) She finds out from Eliza that evening.
(c) She finds out from young Master George that evening.
(d) Mrs. Shelby doesn't find out about Mr. Haley and why he visits until she asks her husband about the meeting.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the boat Tom is aboard docks, what does Tom do?

2. Which character is described as a "mulatto?"

3. What has Haley done to Tom that reveals that even Haley recognizes Tom's gentleness and loyalty to his master?

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

5. Who is Andy?

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