Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad Quiz

What does the term 'conductor' mean in the context of the Underground Railroad?

• A person who conducted train operations underground

• A metal rod used to conduct electricity

• A person who helped enslaved individuals escape to freedom

• A type of musical conductor leading an orchestra

Define the 'Underground Railroad' in your own words.

• A system of subterranean transportation for goods and materials

• An organization that helped immigrants find jobs in the United States

• A network of secret routes used by spies during the American Civil War

• A network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved African Americans to escape to free states and Canada with the help of abolitionists and allies.

What is the meaning of the term 'abolitionist'?

• A person who promotes the expansion of the institution of slavery

• A person who advocates for the improvement of working conditions

• A person who supports the continuation of slavery

• A person who advocates for the abolition of a practice or institution, especially slavery.

Describe the challenges faced by Harriet Tubman as a conductor on the Underground Railroad.

• Dealing with traffic jams

• Risk of capture and punishment, navigating unfamiliar terrain, and ensuring the safety of the escaped slaves

• Learning a new language

• Finding a new job

What is the importance of the 'North Star' in the context of the Underground Railroad?

• It was a symbol of hope and inspiration for the slaves, but had no practical significance in their escape

• It was a secret code used by the abolitionists to communicate with the slaves

• It was a famous landmark where the slaves would gather before starting their journey

• It served as a guiding point for escaping slaves to find their way to freedom in the North.

Define the term 'emancipation' and its relevance to Harriet Tubman's work.

• The act of isolating someone within legal, social, or political restrictions; relevant to Harriet Tubman's work in the temperance movement.

• The act of enslaving someone within legal, social, or political restrictions; relevant to Harriet Tubman's work in the colonization movement.

• The act of confining someone within legal, social, or political restrictions; relevant to Harriet Tubman's work in the women's suffrage movement.

• The act of setting someone free from legal, social, or political restrictions; relevant to Harriet Tubman's work in the abolitionist movement and the Underground Railroad.

Discuss the impact of Harriet Tubman's efforts on the abolition of slavery in the United States.

• Harriet Tubman's actions were insignificant in the fight against slavery

• Harriet Tubman had no impact on the abolition of slavery

• Harriet Tubman's efforts actually prolonged slavery in the United States

• Harriet Tubman played a significant role in leading enslaved people to freedom and participating in the abolitionist movement.

Look at this line from the passage: "Now and then they heard whispered rumors to the effect that he was in the neighborhood. The woods were searched. The roads were watched." What mood is created here about "the man named Moses?"

• mystery

• humor

In these 2 sections, the word quarter is mentioned twice. Like: "Neither the master or the overseer had seen or heard anything unusual in the quarter." How is quarter being used?

• a coin worth $0.25

• the area where slaves live

Which of these details reveal something about Harriet's character?

• husky voice

• carefully selecting the slaves that she would take with her

• imitating the call of a whipporwill for would-be runaways