How does Sam secretly alert Eliza to Mr.Haley's presence outside the inn ?

Correct answer: B. Shouts about his hat

  • A. Throws a rock
  • B. Shouts about his hat
  • C. Sneezes loudly
  • D. Bucks his horse

Explanation

In Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Sam uses the comic warning about his hat to alert Eliza secretly that Mr. Haley is outside the inn. His apparently irrelevant shout conceals the real message.

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