Beecher Stowe wrote “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” to illustrate the evils of_________________?

Related Mcqs:

1. Harriet Jacob’s slave narrative Incidents in the Life differs from Harriet Beecher Stowe’s abolitionist novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin in what way ?

   A. Stowe’s novel is sentimental.
   B. Stowe describes the treatment of slaves.
   C. Stowe describes the escape of slaves.
   D. Uncle Tom’s Cabin was used by abolitionists.

2. “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” as a literary work exposed the evils of________________?

   A. dowry
   B. slavery
   C. corruption
   D. superstitions

3. Who wrote Uncle Tom’s Cabin, an indictment of slavery ?

   A. Harriet Beecher Stowe
   B. Richard Wright
   C. Frederick Douglass
   D. Phillis Wheatley

4. In which state was “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” written ?

   A. Maine
   B. Massachusetts
   C. Georgia
   D. Ohio

5. Which character in “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” directly opposes the Fugitive Slave Law ?

   A. Senator Bird
   B. Mrs. Bird
   C. St. Clare
   D. Haley

6. Why was the book “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” written ?

   A. as a pro- slavery argument
   B. the author was a runaway slave
   C. as a view point from Canada
   D. as propaganda against slavery

7. “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was written by______________?

   A. Harriet Beecher Stowe
   B. Edgar Allan Poe
   C. Arthur Miller
   D. Edith Wharton

8. Which American President reportedly referred to Harriet Beecher Stowe as “the little lady who made this big war” ?

   A. George Washington
   B. John Adams
   C. Abraham Lincoln
   D. John. F. Kennedy

9. What does George Shelby give Uncle Tom to wear on a string around his neck before Tom is taken away ?

   A. A locket
   B. A ring
   C. A dollar
   D. A crucifix

10. Which of Uncle Tom’s personal characteristics guided his interactions with others and his responses to his circumstances ?

    A. His gentle and soft-spoken nature
    B. His honesty and deep devotion to God
    C. His overwhelming fear of violence
    D. His ability to hide his rebellious nature.