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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 honey.
(c) A hearty breakfast.
(d) Tea and cornbread.

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

3. What is Aunt Chloe's primary responsibility of the plantation?
(a) She is in charge of rotating crops.
(b) She is in charge of all child care.
(c) She is the head cook.
(d) She is gardener.

4. Who is George?
(a) Uncle Tom's son.
(b) Mr. Shelby.
(c) Mr. Shelby's son and heir to the plantation.
(d) Eliza's husband and Harry's father.

5. How does Senator Bird react when his wife objects to the passing of the Fugitive Slave Act?
(a) With understanding and patience.
(b) With anger.
(c) With pleasure.
(d) With astonishment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it that Eliza finds useful while crossing the river?

2. Who is absent from the plantation when Mr. Shelby and Mr. Haley's agreement moves into action?

3. Why doesn't Eliza see her husband much?

4. When Phineas and Mr. Halliday are counseling George, What does George have that they are worried about?

5. Who is Phineas Fletcher?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are two good reasons that "The Mother's Struggle" is an appropriate title for Chapter 7?

2. How might the modern reader interpret Mr. Shelby's plan to be absent from the plantation when Tom is to be taken away?

3. What is the significance of John Von Trompe being described as a former "land-holder and slave owner in the state of Kentucky?"

4. Compare or contrast Mr. Shelby's and Mr. Haley's opinions on how to treat slaves should be treated.

5. How is the theme of religion versus politics explored in Chapter 9?

6. What is the author's intent by contrasting Mr. Haley's sole interest in thinking of slaves in terms of their physical strength and how he will be able to resell them and Tom's continued pondering on the Bible and a "pitying Jesus?"

7. What is effect of the description of life at the Hallidays?

8. In spite of the differences between Tom and Eva's life situation, what character traits do they have in common?

9. How are Miss Ophelia's views of blacks more complicated than the racial views of other whites we have met so far?

10. The author, Harriet Beecher Stowe, feels it is important for her readers to know the substance of the Fugitive Slave Act. What does she do inform the reader of this law?

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