Harriet Tubman

Slaves escaped slavery through the

• Bus Connection

• Slavery Route

• Underground Railroad

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When the author mentions Moses in the story, to whom does she refer?

• A biblical figure

• Fugitive slaves

• Harriet Tubman

Why do most slave escapes occur on Sundays?

• It was the first day of the week.

• It was a religious day or day of rest.

• Because Sunday rhymes with fun day.

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Why did Harriet have to take these slaves to Canada?

• Because Harriet did not know any other routes to any other places

• Because of the Fugitive Slave Law being passed

• Harriet wanted to reconnect many of the slaves with their family members already living there

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When Harriet led her group of eleven through the Underground Railroad, who were among those eleven?

• Her brother and his wife

• Her former husband and his wife

• Two of her first cousins

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Why did Harriet have to threaten to shoot one of the eleven on this trip?

• He was stealing everyone’s money

• He was saying that he was going to go back

• Everyone in the group thought he might be a spy

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What happened to Harriet physically as a result of getting hit in the head?

• She lost control in her right arm

• She lost vision in one of her eyes

• She would randomly fall asleep

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What was the code phrase that people involved in the Underground Railroad used to identify themselves?

• A friend of friends

• I need a one way ticket

• Family up North

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Which statement best describes the character of Harriet Tubman

• She always had her way even when family members disagreed with her.

• She placed the importance of freedom before fear of slave masters.

• She enjoyed travel and hoped to see more of the United States.

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Which of these sentences best summarizes the biography?

• The Fugitive Slave Law was a cruel law.

• Harriet Tubman risked her life to get slaves to freedom.

• Harriet Tubman was an American hero.

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