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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

3. What has Haley done to Tom that reveals that even Haley recognizes Tom's gentleness and loyalty to his master?
(a) He tells Tom that he appreciates Tom's religious beliefs.
(b) He tells him that he will call off the search for Eliza and Harry.
(c) He eats meals with Tom.
(d) He takes the chains off his ankles.

4. In what state does Senator Bird live?
(a) Kentucky.
(b) Ohio.
(c) West Virginia.
(d) Georgia.

5. Who is Eliza?
(a) A female slave who has run away in search of freedom.
(b) A female slave on the Shelby plantation.
(c) A female slave on the Harris plantation.
(d) A female slave on the Haley plantation.

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

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

8. Who is Eva?
(a) A female slave roughly Tom's age whom he meets on the riverboat.
(b) A slave who belongs to the riverboat captain.
(c) A little white girl Tom meets on the riverboat.
(d) A little black girl Tom meets on the riverboat.

9. What is it that Mrs. Bird feels is ignored by the passing of the Fugitive Slave Act?
(a) Politics.
(b) Economy.
(c) Christianity.
(d) The Constitution.

10. Who does the search party actually take orders from?
(a) Mr. Shelby.
(b) Mrs. Shelby.
(c) Andy.
(d) Black Sam.

11. Who assumes the role of a preacher when the slaves practice their religion?
(a) A visiting preacher who visits all plantations.
(b) Mr. Shelby.
(c) Uncle Tom.
(d) Aunt Chloe.

12. What words convey the atmosphere described in the homes of the Quakers who the reader meets in Chapter 13?
(a) Fancy and luxorious.
(b) Cold and empty.
(c) Sleek and modern.
(d) Warm and cozy.

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

14. Where is the boat bound for that Tom boards with Mr. Haley?
(a) Kansas City.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) New Orleans.
(d) Natchez.

15. How does Mrs. Shelby view the news of "her" slaves being sold?
(a) She feels that she can change her husband's mind.
(b) She feels that it is God's curse on the people involved in slavery.
(c) She feels badly, but accepts the fact that these things happen on plantations.
(d) She is angry and wants to take her favorite slaves and run away.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Tom stay while Haley goes to the slave auction?

2. Where is one place where George works?

3. What family protects Eliza and Harry once they have crossed the river?

4. How does Senator Bird react when his wife objects to the passing of the Fugitive Slave Act?

5. Who is Augustine St. Clare?

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