Uncle Tom’s Cabin
by Harriet Beecher Stowe
1. Eliza’s actions at the stream demonstrate
that she is
A. courageous.
B. foolhardy.
C. spontaneous.
D. calm under pressure.
2. The men on the other side of the stream
are MOST LIKELY
A. concerned for their own well-being.
B. amazed at what they are seeing.
C. baffled by Eliza’s actions.
D. afraid for Eliza’s safety.
3. Which of the following BEST summarizes
the passage?
A. Because of historical circumstances,
slaves must make daring escapes.
B. Some men watch Eliza running
across a river.
C. Eliza is concerned about her safety,
so she runs to a riverbank.
D. Fearful for her safety, Eliza makes a
heroic dash across a rushing river.
4. What is the tone of the paragraph in which Eliza runs across the frozen river?
A. suspenseful and rushed
B. relaxed and contemplative
C. amused and lighthearted
D. solemn and doubtful
5. How does the dialogue in the second half of the passage help to develop a theme?
A. It reminds readers of the difference between freedom and slavery.
B. It shows their perspective on Eliza’s escape, making it seem all the more daring.
C. It gives more information about characters’ backgrounds.
D. It tells readers something about the time in which the story occurs.
