NewsELA Sojurner Truth

Based on information in the biography, which of these statements is TRUE?

• Truth and her children were sold into slavery when she was an adult.

• Truth was freed from slavery after the North won the Civil War.

• Truth was the first black woman to win a court case against a white man.

• Truth began fighting for women's rights only after slavery ended.

Which sentence from the biography BEST supports the idea that Truth worked to improve the lives of African-Americans after slavery ended?

• In 1850, Truth published her life story in the book "The Narrative of Sojourner Truth: A Northern Slave."

• Truth continued to travel around Ohio from 1851 to 1853, working to end slavery.

• She also met and spoke with then-President Abraham Lincoln, who was also against slavery.

• Truth fought to help former slaves get their own land from the government.

Which of the following are TWO main ideas from the biography?

• Truth was born as Isabella Baumfree and eventually changed her name to Sojourner Truth. She fought for the freedom of her son, Peter.

• Truth was born into slavery and eventually escaped. She devoted her life to many causes, especially antislavery efforts and women's rights.

• Truth traveled around Ohio in the 1950s making speeches about her life to large crowds. She is famous for her speech "Ain't I a Woman?"

• Truth worked to get the government to give land to former slaves. She was also a member of the Northampton Association of Education and Industry.

Which detail BEST reflects the main idea that Truth was a talented public speaker?

• She won a court case to free her son Peter from slavery.

• She joined the Northampton Association of Education and Industry.

• She made speeches about slavery that drew large crowds.

• She spoke to President Abraham Lincoln about her beliefs.

What is the main idea of the section "A Life Of Slavery"?

• Truth lived as a slave for the first half of her life.

• Truth was born with the name Isabella Baumfree.

• Truth fell in love with a slave who she was not allowed to marry.

• Truth eventually had four children with an older slave.

Which question is answered in the section “Early Years Of Freedom”?

• What was Truth’s childhood like?

• How did Truth gain her freedom?

• What are women's rights?

• Where did Truth travel in the U.S.?

About how old was Truth when she died?

• 83

• 1887

• 86

• 80

According to the text when did women in the United States win the right to vote?

• 1883

• 1827

• 1920

• 1965

According to the article, when was the civil war?

• 1861-1865

• July 4, 1827

• Around 1815

• 1806

What does the article tell the reader about Truth's childhood?

• She was sold along with a flock of sheep for $100 around 1806 when she was nine years old.

• She escaped from slavery to Alabama with her brother when she was nine years old

• She fell in love with a slave named Robert from a nearby farm and the two started a store in Ohio.

• She lived in New York City from 1850-1890.