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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the boat Tom is aboard docks, what does Tom do?
(a) He stays on the boat and reads his Bible.
(b) He goes to St. Clare plantation.
(c) He goes home with Mr. Haley.
(d) He goes to a tavern and waits for Mr. Haley to be done with dinner.

2. What family protects Eliza and Harry once they have crossed the river?
(a) The Stanwoods.
(b) The Stedmans.
(c) The Hallidays.
(d) The Rachels.

3. What does Mr. Shelby offer Haley to content him when their business deal gets delayed?
(a) A chess game.
(b) A game of croquet.
(c) Dinner.
(d) A card game.

4. How does Uncle Tom receive the news of the slaves on Shelby plantation being sold?
(a) He encourages Eliza to run away and offers to care for her son until she can send for him.
(b) Uncle Tom tells Eliza that she must be mistaken and that Mr. Shelby would never do such a thing.
(c) He encourages Eliza to get Mrs. Shelby to help her hide.
(d) He says he feels badly, but he would never run away becase he would never want to disappoint his master.

5. Why is the man who helps Eliza when she reaches the other side of the river so willing to help her?
(a) He thinks she is pretty.
(b) He does not realize that she is black.
(c) His conscience makes him help her.
(d) He recognizes her as an old friend.

6. By the end of the action of the Chapter 17, what happens to Tom Lokar?
(a) He goes to the Halliday home and served a good meal.
(b) He is wounded.
(c) He goes to the Halliday home and spies on Eliza and George.
(d) He has met with Phineas, who gives him misleading information.

7. Who assumes the role of a preacher when the slaves practice their religion?
(a) Aunt Chloe.
(b) A visiting preacher who visits all plantations.
(c) Mr. Shelby.
(d) Uncle Tom.

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

9. When Phineas and Mr. Halliday are counseling George, What does George have that they are worried about?
(a) A rifle.
(b) A knife.
(c) A pistol.
(d) A bow and arrow.

10. As Chapter 7 opens, why is Eliza carrying Harry?
(a) She is so fearful that he will be in danger that she goes to extremes to protect him.
(b) Harry is quite sleepy and is not able to walk fast.
(c) Harry has sprained his ankle.
(d) Harry is enchanted with nature in the forest and wants to chase squirrels.

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

12. How does Mrs. Shelby view the news of "her" slaves being sold?
(a) She feels badly, but accepts the fact that these things happen on plantations.
(b) She feels that she can change her husband's mind.
(c) She feels that it is God's curse on the people involved in slavery.
(d) She is angry and wants to take her favorite slaves and run away.

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

14. In the chapter titled "The Property is Carried Off" what is the "property" that is referred to here?
(a) A railroad car.
(b) Harry.
(c) Uncle Tom.
(d) Eliza.

15. When does the reader see evidence of the slaves belief in Christianity in Chapter 4?
(a) We see their faith in Christianity when they say the rosary together.
(b) We see evidence when they take turns reading the Bible aloud.
(c) We see evidence of the slaves belief in Christianity when they have a prayer meeting in the cabin.
(d) We see evidence of the slaves belief in Christianity when Aunt Chloe gets on her knees and prays.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mr. Haley get to help him find Eliza and Harry?

2. Where is one place where George works?

3. Where did Eliza get married to her current husband?

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

5. What does Eliza tell the Birds when she appears at their house?

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