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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why are the ferry boats not running when Eliza is out crossing the river?
(a) Canoe travel making travel hazardous for ferries.
(b) It is a holiday.
(c) Lack of fuel.
(d) Chunks of ice in the river.

3. Why is Eliza easily able to ask for help of a woman she meets without risking being suspected of being a runaway slave?
(a) The woman she meets is also black and is, therefore, sympathetic.
(b) The woman is Harriet Tubman, a famous abolitionist.
(c) The woman says she loves children so much she will do anything to help Eliza and her beautiful son Harry.
(d) She is light-skinned enough to "pass" for being white.

4. What is one thing that happens in the Quaker household that is different from any households that the reader has seen in this novel so far?
(a) Whites and blacks eat in the same room, but at separate tables.
(b) Blacks and whites eat meals at the same table.
(c) Whites act as servants to the whites.
(d) Whites and blacks sing spirituals before they dine.

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

6. Who says, "I'm in the Lord's hands," as the action of Chapter 10 begins?
(a) Aunt Chloe
(b) Young Master George
(c) Eliza.
(d) Uncle Tom.

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

8. What does Eliza tell the Birds when she appears at their house?
(a) The story of her escape and exhaustion.
(b) A story she made up about being beaten.
(c) A story about her masters not giving her sick child health care.
(d) A story about her evil owners.

9. What does Eliza bring along for her and Harry to eat as they travel?
(a) Sandwiches and apples.
(b) Cakes and apples.
(c) Oranges and apples.
(d) Sandwhiches and oranges.

10. When George and Eliza are reunited, what is Eliza trying to convince George of?
(a) That it is better for the three of them to travel together.
(b) To leave for Canada alone and then send for her and Harry.
(c) To become a Christian.
(d) To live with the Hallidays for a while.

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

12. Who gives Uncle Tom a dollar to wear on his neck?
(a) Mr. Shelby.
(b) Mrs. Shelby.
(c) Young Master George.
(d) His children.

13. What news is it that Rachel has for Eliza?
(a) Her husband has escaped, but was captured by slave catchers and returned to Kentucky.
(b) Her husband is dead.
(c) Her husband made it to Canada.
(d) Her husband has escaped and will join them tonight.

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

15. When Eliza is describe as a "petted and indulged favorite," what does this mean?
(a) Eliza was treated gently and given privileges.
(b) Eliza was ignored.
(c) Eliza was treated like a pet.
(d) Eliza was spoiled rotten.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. How does Uncle Tom receive the news of the slaves on Shelby plantation being sold?

4. What does George accomplish that shows he has talent?

5. Broadly speaking, what are Eliza's religious beliefs?

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