From “Harriet Tubman: Conductor of the Underground Railroad”
Authored by Yasmine Mekkawy
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Moses symbolize in paragraphs 1–3?
Contentment
Fantasy
Freedom
Religion
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Harriet Tubman show perseverance?
She did not give up on the railroad
She left every slave with money
She kept driving the train
She never gave up and continued back to free more slaves
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did Tubman have to take the runaways all the way to Canada instead of to a place in the North?
Cities and towns in Canada had agreed to provide jobs for all of the runaways that Tubman brought.
People in the North were no longer willing to provide food, shelter,or jobs
The Fugitive Slave Law required runaways be returned to the South if found
The cooler weather in Canada was helpful for those who became sick
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What idea is conveyed in this sentence?
If they were caught, the eleven runaways would be whipped and sold South, but she—she would probably be hanged.
Slavery was legal in the South but illegal in the North.
The runaways and Harriet Tubman were likely to be caught.
Slavery was evil and caused massive amounts of suffering
The runaways and Harriet Tubman were taking a big risk.
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CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which idea does the author’s tone help to convey about slave owners in the South?
Eleven of them. Eleven thousand dollars’ worth of flesh and bone and muscle that belonged to Maryland planters. If they were caught, the eleven runaways would be whipped and sold South, but she— she would probably be hanged.
They were unable to argue with Tubman.
They considered slaves valuable property that they wanted returned.
They did not manage their plantations effectively.
They knew slavery was wrong but were driven by greed.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What detail does the author include to characterize Tubman as courageous?
She led runaways though she knew she could be hanged or killed.
She planned escapes that began on Sundays.
The runaways were constantly tired, hungry, and cold.
She made sure they had food and clothing even though she didn't.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did Tubman threaten to shoot one of the runaways?
He thought he could lead the way better than she.
He threatened to return to the plantation compromising the operation.
He complained about having to sleep outdoors and hunger.
He wrote notes about the route they were taking.
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CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
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