Harriet Tubman

Slaves escaped slavery through the

• Bus Connection

• Slavery Route

• Underground Railroad

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.