Freedom at Fort Mose

Which word means the OPPOSITE of detested?

• enjoyed

• hated

• quizzed

• wrinkled

Which word means almost the SAME as depicts?

• discusses

• mentions

• notices

• shows

What does the word discarded mean?

• sent in the mail

• saved for later

• thrown away

• mixed together

What does the word ignored mean?

• made something from scratch

• not paid attention on purpose

• stayed informed at all times

• participated in something

Which word means almost the SAME as refuge?

• company

• freedom

• protect

• sadness

What does the word obedience mean?

• doing something as told

• having something that needs to be done

• telling someone how to do something

• needing help from someone

Why is it important that Lucius is writing down what is happening at Fort Mose?

• Because many years later people read about the events an understand what it took to gain freedom.

• Because the people at the fort wanted to read about what was going on everyday.

• Because Lucius was bored and there was nothing else to do.

• Because Fort Mose was a safe place to hide for runaways.

What kind of place is Fort Mose?

• A plantation to find work at.

• A place for runaways to hide and be safe.

• A city in South Carolina.

• The capitol of the United States of America.

Why did Will think it was dangerous to learn to read and write?

• Because Father de Las Casas was the only one at the fort that was able to read and write.

• Because during that time freedoms like reading and writing were not something everyone was allowed to have.

• Because reading and writing were difficult for all people to learn.

• Because reading and writing was only allowed to be learned by women.

What is the theme of "Freedom at Fort Mose"?

• The theme is be careful what you wish for.

• The theme is telling the truth is the best choice.

• The theme is be courageous in gaining freedoms for yourself.

• The theme is love thy neighbor.