Harriet Tubman IREAD practice

What caused Harriet to have blackouts?

• She was old.

• Someone hit her.

• She was hit in the head by a weight.

• She was bit by a dog.

When did Harriet rescue her brother?

• 1820

• 1844

• 1850

• 1851

Why was Harriet always in danger?

• She could have been captured.

• There were wild animals.

• The slaves may have told on her.

• There was a war.

What did Harriet do to try and stay safe?

• She wore all black during the night so she wouldn't be seen.

• She didn't always use the same route.

• She whispered, so no one would hear her.

• She had other people do the dangerous stuff.

What job did Harriet NOT have in her life?

• teacher

• nurse

• maid

• spy

Why did Harriet flee to the North in 1849?

• There was a war.

• The weather was cooler in the North.

• There were rumors that slaves would be sold.

• She got a divorce.

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Harriet Tubman built the Underground Railroad.

• Harriet Tubman was a slave.

• Harriet Tubman escaped slavery.

• Harriet Tubman lived her life trying to help other African Americans.

What happened first?

• Harriet worked as a maid and children's nurse.

• Harriet married John Tubman.

• Harriet rescued her brother.

• Harriet worked as a nurse during the Civil War.

According to the passage, what would a conductor on the Underground Railroad probably do?

• Drive the train.

• Dig tunnels for the railroad.

• Help slaves escape to freedom.

• Prepare food for the troops.

Which is the best inference for why Harriet had to work at such a young age?

• She wanted to make money.

• She liked to clean.

• Her parents made her.

• She was a slave and didn't have a choice.