James Forten

Which detail supports the idea that sail making is a difficult job?

• Thomas Forten helps install the sails.

• The thread can easily cut through flesh.

• Thomas Forten is employed by Robert Bridges.

• Sail makers in Philadelphia work particularly hard.

What aspect of U.S. history best explains the fact that Thomas Forten has to buy his wife's freedom?

• the Civil War

• women's rights

• the practice of slavery

• the Declaration of Independence

Right after Thomas Forten dies, James

• is born.

• works on a ship.

• continues to go to school.

• gets permission to go to sea.

What happens before James joins the crew of the Royal Louis?

• The ship sails out of Philadelphia.

• James carries gunpowder to the guns.

• James sees African captives on ships.

• The Active lowers its flags in surrender.

What happens after the crew of the Royal Louis sights three British ships?

• The Royal Louis surrenders.

• The captain carefully checks the ship.

• The crew carries more gunpowder on board.

• The Panoma takes off for the island of Barbados.

What detail from the article best supports the idea that Forten felt terrified after the Royal Louis surrendered to the British?

• The crew was taken aboard the Amphyon.

• There were rumors of captured Africans being sold into slavery.

• Captain Beasley looked over the prisoners.

• Once on board the British ship, the boys were separated from the older men.

What does the word persuade mean in the sentence below?

Dolores wanted to persuade her parents to let her grow a

vegetable garden.

• burdon

• convince

• entertain

• instruct

What does the word tentative mean in the sentence below?

Wanda and her family made tentative plans to go on a picnic.

• with little food

• without preparation

• not fully worked out

• never done ahead of time

What does the word apprentice mean in the sentence below?

Linda became a carpenter's apprentice.

• one who refuses to learn new things

• one who studies different kinds of plants

• one who keeps track of a business's money

• one who learns by watching an experienced worker

What does the word provisions mean in the sentence below?

The cowboys took all their provisions with them when they were on a

cattle drive.

• coins

• friends

• remarks

• supplies