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What is the main focus of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' by Harriet Beecher Stowe?
What is the main focus of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' by Harriet Beecher Stowe?
- The life and experiences of a slave named Tom (correct)
- The styles and methods of 19th-century historians
- The impact of industrialization on Southern plantations
- The history of the U.S. Civil War
Why was the novel 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' considered significant in American history?
Why was the novel 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' considered significant in American history?
- It was one of the first works of historical fiction to gain popularity
- It exposed aspects of slavery and life in the South to a wider audience (correct)
- It provided a unique perspective on life in the North during the 19th century
- It praised the institution of slavery as beneficial for society
What type of literary work is 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'?
What type of literary work is 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'?
- A mystery thriller
- A historical fiction novel (correct)
- A science fiction novel
- An autobiography
What impact did 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' have on American society during the 19th century?
What impact did 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' have on American society during the 19th century?
How did people in the North react to 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'?
How did people in the North react to 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'?
What role does Tom play in 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'?
What role does Tom play in 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'?
'Uncle Tom's Cabin' is believed to have influenced which major event in American history?
'Uncle Tom's Cabin' is believed to have influenced which major event in American history?
What does Mr. Shelby think of Tom?
What does Mr. Shelby think of Tom?
What is Haley's opinion about religious niggers?
What is Haley's opinion about religious niggers?
How did Tom prove his trustworthiness to Mr. Shelby?
How did Tom prove his trustworthiness to Mr. Shelby?
What does the conversation reveal about Haley's attitude towards trading slaves?
What does the conversation reveal about Haley's attitude towards trading slaves?
What reason did the trader give for not being able to part with any of his hands?
What reason did the trader give for not being able to part with any of his hands?
How does Mr. Shelby view trust in relation to Tom?
How does Mr. Shelby view trust in relation to Tom?
What does Haley think about the idea of allowing Tom to cover the whole balance of the debt?
What does Haley think about the idea of allowing Tom to cover the whole balance of the debt?
'Some folks don't believe there is pious niggers, Shelby,' said Haley. What does 'pious' mean in this context?
'Some folks don't believe there is pious niggers, Shelby,' said Haley. What does 'pious' mean in this context?
