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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is John Von Trompe?
(a) A lawyer who worked against all slave traders who came North.
(b) A person who works as part of the Underground Railroad.
(c) A lawyer whom Haley hired to retrieve Eliza and Harry.
(d) A lawyer who worked with all slave traders in the North.

2. Which character eavesdrops on Mr. Shelby and Mr. Haley's conversation?
(a) Mrs. Shelby.
(b) Uncle Tom.
(c) Harry.
(d) Eliza.

3. Shortly before Chapter 1 ends, what is Eliza afraid will happen?
(a) She and Harry will be sold.
(b) Mr. Haley will reveal that he saw Eliza eavesdropping.
(c) Mrs Shelby will be angry with her for not minding her own business.
(d) Mr. Shelby will be angry for her with playing with Harry and neglecting her work.

4. Why is Eliza easily able to ask for help of a woman she meets without risking being suspected of being a runaway slave?
(a) She is light-skinned enough to "pass" for being white.
(b) The woman says she loves children so much she will do anything to help Eliza and her beautiful son Harry.
(c) The woman she meets is also black and is, therefore, sympathetic.
(d) The woman is Harriet Tubman, a famous abolitionist.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first possible solution Mr. Shelby introduces as a possibility for paying Mr. Haley?

2. In the description of George, what is said about his father?

3. How does Senator Bird react when his wife objects to the passing of the Fugitive Slave Act?

4. Broadly speaking, what are Eliza's religious beliefs?

5. What is Aunt Chloe's primary responsibility of the plantation?

(see the answer key)

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