What Was the Underground Railroad ch 4

Why did John Rankin raise a lantern to the top of the flagpole in his front yard?

• He thought it looked pretty

• The lantern was a beacon and guide for the run away slaves to point the way toward the river.

• John needed more lights on his property

• John wanted the police to come and arrest the slaves.

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How did Levi Coffin and his wife help slaves?

• They told the police where the slaves were

• They helped them get back to their owners

• They had a wagon with a hidden compartment that hid the slaves

• They told them to go the wrong way

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Why did the slaves pick winter and Christmas time to escape?

• Owners did not go out and look for the slaves in the cold

• They could hide in the snow

• They liked leaving foot prints so they could be found

• They had the time off so they could get farther without owners noticing they were gone

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What is the importance of the Big Dipper?

• It was something pretty to look at

• The big dipper pointed to the North Star so the slaves knew which way to go

• Salves counted the stars in the big dipper so they wouldn't get bored

• They taught science class as they escaped.

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What was the importance of a quilt hanging over the porch?

• It meant the police were there waiting for the slaves

• It meant that house was a safe house for slaves.

• It meant there was no food or water at the house

• It meant that house was full

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What was written on the posters in the pictures of ch 4?

• They were signs announcing a slave auction

• They were warning slaves about kidnappers and slave catchers

• They were advertising where to find good food

• They were advertising a dance coming up

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What was Eli Craft wearing in his photograph?

• a clown costume

• a slave costume

• slave owner costume

• a Christmas hat

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What were the emancipated slaves doing in the group picture?

• they were working in the US Army in Virginia

• they had all been arrested

• they were having a picnic

• they will handing out present for Christmas

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How much was the reward for slaves in the photograph of the poster?

• $1,000

• $1

• $5

• $200

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What happened to Jonathan Walker when he was caught helping slaves escape from Florida?

• He was killed by the police

• His hand was branded with a hot iron with the letters "SS" for slave stealer

• He was arrested and put in prison for life

• He drowned when he fell off the boat

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