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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. Broadly speaking, what are Eliza's religious beliefs?
(a) Eliza is a Muslim.
(b) Eliza is Christian.
(c) Eliza subscribes to an ancient African religion passed on to her by her family.
(d) Eliza is an atheist.

2. Who is Aunt Chloe?
(a) Mrs. Shelby's name.
(b) A gardener.
(c) Mr. Shelby's aunt who lives with them.
(d) Uncle Tom's wife.

3. 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 live with the Hallidays for a while.
(d) To become a Christian.

4. 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 eats meals with Tom.
(c) He tells him that he will call off the search for Eliza and Harry.
(d) He takes the chains off his ankles.

5. What does Harry do when he first meets Mr. Shelby and Mr. Haley?
(a) He shyly asks for a piece of candy.
(b) He sings and dances for them.
(c) He recites a childish poem he has made up.
(d) He sings "America the Beautiful' for them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Eliza?

2. When Phineas is in the town where the Hallidays live, what does he hear a conversation about?

3. What does Mrs. Bird do to let Eliza and Harry rest?

4. Why is the man who helps Eliza when she reaches the other side of the river so willing to help her?

5. What does Mr. Haley say to Mr. Shelby that is insulting?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the effect of describing the actual cabin of Uncle Tom as a place where flowers grow and people worship and eat together?

3. What effect has studying the Christian religion had on Eliza?

4. What provides the comic relief in Chapter 6?

5. How does this chapter about Tom's leaving further the theme of Christianity versus the law that has been developed so far?

6. How does the reader learn that Quakers are anti-slavery?

7. How is the character of Phineas contrasted with that of Halliday?

8. Why is Uncle Tom's loyalty to his master such a subject of harsh criticism and ridicule?

9. How does the reader know that Mr. Shelby regards his wife's happiness as important?

10. What is the author's purpose in having Sam tell the story of Eliza's escape and Mr. Haley's failed attempts to catch her?

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