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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which character is very protective towards Eliza?
(a) Mr. Haley.
(b) Uncle Tom.
(c) Mrs. Shelby
(d) Harry.
2. 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 has escaped and will join them tonight.
(d) Her husband made it to Canada.
3. 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.
4. How could the people who go to search for Eliza and Harry be described?
(a) White men who will get paid if they bring them back.
(b) A few nearby friendly plantation owners.
(c) Deputies.
(d) Slaves who are trying NOT to catch Eliza and Harry.
5. Who says that he/she "wouldn't give a flip" for politics?
(a) Both.
(b) Neither.
(c) Mrs. Bird.
(d) Mr. Bird.
6. What does George accomplish that shows he has talent?
(a) George invented a hemp-cleaning machine.
(b) George taught Harry classical music.
(c) George invented a way to measure the efficiency of plantation labor.
(d) George invented an earlier model of the cotton gin.
7. When Mr. Haley becomes agitated during their discussion of slave treatment, what does Mr. Shelby try to calm him with?
(a) A hearty breakfast.
(b) Tea and cornbread.
(c) Tea and honey.
(d) Whisky.
8. What did Aunt Chloe make for breakfast as "the property" prepares to leave the cabin?
(a) Grits.
(b) Chicken and corn cake.
(c) Grits and bacon.
(d) Eggs and bacon and ham and grits.
9. How does Mrs. Shelby view the news of "her" slaves being sold?
(a) She feels that it is God's curse on the people involved in slavery.
(b) She feels badly, but accepts the fact that these things happen on plantations.
(c) She feels that she can change her husband's mind.
(d) She is angry and wants to take her favorite slaves and run away.
10. Who is Albert?
(a) A friend of Haley's.
(b) A slave Haley bought.
(c) The auctioneer at the slave auction.
(d) A slave trader on the lookout for Eliza.
11. What has Haley done to Tom that reveals that even Haley recognizes Tom's gentleness and loyalty to his master?
(a) He takes the chains off his ankles.
(b) He tells him that he will call off the search for Eliza and Harry.
(c) He tells Tom that he appreciates Tom's religious beliefs.
(d) He eats meals with Tom.
12. 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) Harry.
(b) Eliza.
(c) Mr. Shelby.
(d) Mr. Haley.
13. Why is Eliza easily able to ask for help of a woman she meets without risking being suspected of being a runaway slave?
(a) She is light-skinned enough to "pass" for being white.
(b) The woman she meets is also black and is, therefore, sympathetic.
(c) The woman is Harriet Tubman, a famous abolitionist.
(d) The woman says she loves children so much she will do anything to help Eliza and her beautiful son Harry.
14. Who is Lucy?
(a) Another slave Haley buys.
(b) Mrs. Haley.
(c) Mr. Haley's old and favorite slave.
(d) A child slave Tom meets on the journey.
15. When Phineas expresses understanding about this thing George possesses, how does Mr. Halliday react?
(a) Halliday lets Phineas lecture him.
(b) Halliday says he can tell Phineas was not born a Quaker.
(c) Halliday is ashamed of Phineas.
(d) Halliday is proud of Phineas.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who gives Uncle Tom a dollar to wear on his neck?
2. When does the reader see evidence of the slaves belief in Christianity in Chapter 4?
3. Where does Tom stay while Haley goes to the slave auction?
4. The title of this Chapter 6 is "Discovery." Why is this an appropriate chapter title?
5. Who are Bill and Jerry?
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