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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 the two characters introduced in Chapter 1?
(a) Mr. Shelby and Mr. Haley.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Haley.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Shelby.
(d) Uncle Tom and Harry.

2. What are Mr. Shelby and Mr. Haley discussing in Chapter 1?
(a) How Mr. Shelby will pay Mr. Haley the debt he owes.
(b) Their marriages.
(c) Successful crops on their plantations.
(d) Whether slavery is moral or immoral.

3. 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. Haley.
(b) Harry.
(c) Eliza.
(d) Mr. Shelby.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Shelby view the news of "her" slaves being sold?

2. Who is George?

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

4. How could the people who go to search for Eliza and Harry be described?

5. Who is Andy?

(see the answer key)

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