The Underground Railroad Article Quiz

What was the Underground Railroad?

• A secret organization that helped slaves escape to freedom

• An actual underground railway system

• A government-run transportation service

• A network of underground tunnels used for trade

Why was the Underground Railroad considered "underground"?

• Because it operated in secrecy

• Because it was located underground

• Because it was only active at night

• Because it was a form of protest against the government

What did the Fugitive Slave Act of 1793 require from citizens?

• To help escaped slaves reach freedom

• To report any sightings of escaped slaves

• To provide food and shelter to escaped slaves

• To help recover escaped slaves and return them to their owners

Who were considered "conductors" on the Underground Railroad?

• Train operators who transported slaves

• Safe house owners who provided shelter and assistance

• Government officials who supported the cause

• Slaves who managed to escape on their own

What was the risk for "conductors" who were caught helping slaves?

• They would be fined

• They would be celebrated as heroes

• They would be sent to prison

• They were at risk of death

How did slaves typically travel on the Underground Railroad?

• By train during the day

• On foot at night through rough terrain

• By horse-drawn carriages

• In disguise through populated areas

Who was known as the unofficial president of the Underground Railroad?

• Harriet Tubman

• Levi Coffin

• William Still

• Frederick Douglass

What nickname was Harriet Tubman given for her efforts in helping slaves escape?

• The Conductor

• The Liberator

• Moses

• The Pathfinder

What did the people involved in the Underground Railroad use to maintain secrecy?

• Invisible ink

• Railroad code words

• Encrypted letters

• Secret handshakes

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?

• 10th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment