Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad

What year did Harriet Tubman escape from slavery and begin her journey on the Underground Railroad?

• 1845

• 1849

• 1850

• 1855

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Where did Harriet Tubman first escape from when she began her journey to freedom?

• A farm in Virginia

• A plantation in Maryland

• A house in South Carolina

• A church in Georgia

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What did Harriet Tubman use to hide herself when she was traveling alone to market?

• A large basket

• A blanket in a wagon

• A disguise as a farmer

• A boat under the cover of darkness

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Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a hiding place for Harriet Tubman during her escape?

• A free black's cabin

• A Quaker attic

• A German farm

• A merchant's basement

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Who were the first family members sold from Brodas Plantation that made Harriet Tubman uneasy about her own fate?

• Her parents

• Her sisters

• Her brothers

• Her cousins

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How far was Harriet Tubman from Brodas Plantation when she set foot on free soil?

• 50 miles

• 90 miles

• 100 miles

• 120 miles

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What did Harriet Tubman feel when she reached the free state of Pennsylvania?

• Confused

• Angry

• Like she was in heaven

• Sad

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What natural phenomenon did Harriet Tubman describe as she gained her freedom?

• The sun setting

• The sun coming up like gold through the trees

• A storm passing

• The stars at night

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Which word could replace uneasy as it is used in paragraph 2 of "When I Reach the Promised Land . . ."?

• brave

• calm

• nervous

• weakened

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What can the reader infer about the phrase "promised land"?

• It is a location where slaves can be sold.

• It is a location on the Brodas Plantation.

• It is a location where slaves can find freedom.

• It is a location along the Underground Railroad.

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