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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. Whose funeral takes place at the villa on the lake at the end of Chapter 27?
(a) Uncle Tom's.
(b) Topsy's.
(c) Eva's.
(d) Mrs. St. Clare's.

2. What happened in the weeks following the death at the St. Clare villa that most influenced Augustine and led to changes he made in the running of his household?
(a) Debating his wife about how the treat slaves.
(b) Discussing the Bible with Tom.
(c) Listening to Miss Ophelia's abolitionist views.
(d) Reading Eva's Bible.

3. As Chapter 30 begins, what is the treatment of slaves at a slave warehouse?
(a) They are questioned about their strength and given an endurance test.
(b) They are asked to sit and they are given a number.
(c) They are asked to give their last two owners' histories.
(d) They are well fed and well cleaned.

4. How effective of a money manager is Augustine St. Clare?
(a) He is careless and extravagant with money.
(b) He is a good manager, but people steal from him because he is so trusting.
(c) He is an expert money manager who helps others with their finances.
(d) He is a fairly good money manager.

5. As Chapter 29 ends, where is Tom on his way to?
(a) The ferry boat to see Miss Ophelia off.
(b) The ferry boat to meet his wife and children.
(c) The Shelby home.
(d) The slave auction.

Short Answer Questions

1. Because of Legree's superstitious nature, who is the unlikely person that he fears?

2. After they get the letter from Tom, what does Aunt Chloe ask Mrs. Shelby to write for her?

3. At the end of Chapter 45, who does Stowe say will have "a heavy account to answer?"

4. In a philosophical and religious discussion with Legree, who is it that explains that what he looks forward to is "eternity?"

5. What is the name of the newest child slave at the St. Clare household?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Miss Ophelia's feelings about "training" Topsy reveal what the problem is for people who attempt to control their servants or slaves with violence?

2. How is Tom's death the epitome of selflessness and forgiveness?

3. What are the similarities between Aunt Chloe And Mrs. Shelby which are emphasized?

4. What do readers learn about the development of a person from the relationship between Eva and Topsy?

5. Why might Stowe ends this chapter speaking directly to the reader about what might it feel like to be free for the first time?

6. What happens in Chapter 38 where Tom is left along often that actually foreshadows Tom's death?

7. What event triggers the turning point in Augustine's religious beliefs and who is responsible for his religious education here?

8. How do the events on the boat suggest that the novel is nearing a conclusion of a story?

9. What does the death of Augustine emphasize about the lives and futures of their slaves?

10. Why is Cassy a key character in through whom Stowe explores Simon Legree's temperament and treatment of slaves?

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