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Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Study Guide
Full Text
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Chapters I–V
Chapters VI–IX
Chapters X–XIII
Chapters XIV–XVI
Chapters XVII–XIX
Chapters XX–XXIII
Chapters XXIV–XXVIII
Chapters XXIX–XXXIII
Chapters XXXIV–XXXVIII
Chapters XXXIX–XLV
Characters
Character List
Uncle Tom
Ophelia St. Clare
Simon Legree
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Quotes By Theme
Slavery
Escape
Womanliness
Christianity
Quotes By Section
Chapters I–V
Chapters VI–IX
Chapters X–XIII
Chapters XIV–XVI
Chapters XVII–XIX
Chapters XX–XXIII
Chapters XXIV–XXVIII
Chapters XXIX–XXXIII
Chapters XXXIV–XXXVIII
Chapters XXXIX¬–XLV
Quotes By Character
Uncle Tom
Eliza Harris
George Harris
Ophelia St. Clare
Simon Legree
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs & Symbols
Chapters 1-5
Chapters 6-9
Chapters 10-13
Chapters 14-16
Chapters 17-19
Chapters 20-23
Chapters 24-28
Chapters 29-33
Chapters 34-38
Chapters 39-45
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
Sample A+ Essay
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further Study
Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
Further Study
Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
1
of 5
When did the novel become popular again, after years of declined interest?
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
2
of 5
What is the biggest misconception about the character of Uncle Tom?
He is a slave
He is old
He is religious
He is non-violent
3
of 5
What event provides the motivation for Shelby to release all the slaves?
Tom's death
Eliza's escape
Tom beating the girl
Tom's daughter's wedding
4
of 5
Who is Ophelia a surrogate for in the novel?
God
The old south
The audience
The government
5
of 5
Who does Simon show legitimate affection for?
Ophelia
Shelby
Tom
Cassy
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