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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is John Von Trompe?
(a) A person who works as part of the Underground Railroad.
(b) A lawyer who worked against all slave traders who came North.
(c) A lawyer whom Haley hired to retrieve Eliza and Harry.
(d) A lawyer who worked with all slave traders in the North.

2. In which state is Chapter 1 set?
(a) West Virginia.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Kentucky.

3. What does Eliza dream of on the first night that she is taken in and sleeping safely at the new family's house?
(a) A man coming across the yard to kidnap her.
(b) Happy, carefree days at the Shelbys.
(c) A man coming with a notice for her capture--dead or alive.
(d) Happy, carefree days to come in Canada.

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

5. Who are Lokar and Marks?
(a) Mr. Haley's sons.
(b) Slaves.
(c) Slave traders.
(d) Riverboat workers.

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

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

8. 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 Mr. Haley accompanied by Uncle Tom.
(c) The entrance of Mr. Von Trompe.
(d) The entrance of a man who is said to look like a Spaniard.

9. Who is the character "Mas'r George" who is teaching Uncle Tom how to write?
(a) Eliza's husband.
(b) Mr. Shelby.
(c) Uncle Tom's eldest son.
(d) Mr. Shelby's son, George.

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

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

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

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

14. How does Uncle Tom receive the news of the slaves on Shelby plantation being sold?
(a) Uncle Tom tells Eliza that she must be mistaken and that Mr. Shelby would never do such a thing.
(b) He says he feels badly, but he would never run away becase he would never want to disappoint his master.
(c) He encourages Eliza to get Mrs. Shelby to help her hide.
(d) He encourages Eliza to run away and offers to care for her son until she can send for him.

15. 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 Eliza's slave quarters.
(b) The exterior of the main house on the plantation.
(c) The exterior of George's house.
(d) The exterior of Uncle Tom's cabin.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Eliza easily able to ask for help of a woman she meets without risking being suspected of being a runaway slave?

3. Who is "Black Sam?"

4. Who is Augustine St. Clare?

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

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