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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are Bill and Jerry?
(a) Shelby's grandsons.
(b) Lead deputies.
(c) Haley's sons.
(d) Horses.

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

3. When Mr. Haley becomes agitated during their discussion of slave treatment, what does Mr. Shelby try to calm him with?
(a) Tea and honey.
(b) Whisky.
(c) A hearty breakfast.
(d) Tea and cornbread.

4. The title of this Chapter 6 is "Discovery." Why is this an appropriate chapter title?
(a) Eliza discovers a spare horse and she and Harry take off on horseback.
(b) The Shelbys discover that they cannot live with the idea of selling their slaves and take back the offer.
(c) Uncle Tom discovers that he does have the courage to run away.
(d) The Shelbys discover that Eliza and Harry have run away.

5. Which character speaks about slaves in such a way that it is clear that he treats his slaves kindly and has thought a great deal about their humanity?
(a) Mr. Shelby.
(b) Eliza.
(c) Mr. Haley.
(d) Harry.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Eliza is describe as a "petted and indulged favorite," what does this mean?

2. Why does Eliza fear for George to travel so far?

3. How does Uncle Tom receive the news of the slaves on Shelby plantation being sold?

4. How does Mrs. Selby react to the news that Eliza has escaped?

5. When George meets with Eliza, why does he tell her that he travels so far from the plantation on which he works?

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