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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25, 26 and 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mr. Haley is with Mr. Shelby, how does Eliza find out about the upcoming sale of the slaves?
(a) She hides in the closet to hear Shelby and Haley talk.
(b) She hides in the closet to hear Shelby and young Master George talk.
(c) She has read the journal on Mr. Shelby's desk when she cleaned.
(d) She hides in the closet to hear Mr. and Mrs. Shelby talk.

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

3. Who is Hagar?
(a) A slave trader on the lookout for Eliza.
(b) The local tavern owner.
(c) A friend of Haley's.
(d) Albert's mother.

4. What does Senator Bird give someone to help support Eliza before he and she parted?
(a) A ten-dollar bill.
(b) A twenty-dollar bill.
(c) A hundred-dollar bill.
(d) A fifty-dollar bill.

5. In the conversation in the tavern about how to best manage slaves, what is it that interrupts this discussion?
(a) The entrance of Mr. Haley accompanied by Uncle Tom.
(b) The entrance of a United States marshal.
(c) The entrance of Mr. Von Trompe.
(d) The entrance of a man who is said to look like a Spaniard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main point of the Fugitive Slave Act?

2. Who on the Shelby plantation offers first to earn extra money in Chapter 21?

3. Which character is described as a "mulatto?"

4. What does Eliza bring along for her and Harry to eat as they travel?

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

(see the answer key)

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