Unit 6 Sec. 1 Comprehension Questions

Which sentence states a fact about the Underground Railroad?

• It was a group of people who helped slaves escape.

• It was an actual train that carried people to freedom.

• It only worked in the state of Kentucky.

• It was started by Josiah Henson.

Answer explanation

• Spanish: En el texto, se dice: "The Underground Railroad was a set of paths made of people who helped slaves run away." Esto significa que no era un tren real, sino un grupo de personas que ayudaban a los esclavos a escapar. La respuesta correcta es la primera opción.

• Swahili: Katika maandishi, inasema: "The Underground Railroad was a set of paths made of people who helped slaves run away." Hii inamaanisha kwamba haikuwa treni halisi, bali ilikuwa mtandao wa watu waliowasaidia watumwa kutoroka. Jibu sahihi ni chaguo la kwanza.

Where did Henson and his family escape from?

• Indiana

• Louisiana

• Kentucky

• Canada

Answer explanation

• Spanish: El texto dice: "Henson lived on a plantation, or large farm, in Kentucky." Esto muestra que Henson y su familia vivían en Kentucky antes de escapar. La respuesta correcta es "Kentucky".

• Swahili: Maandishi yanasema: "Henson lived on a plantation, or large farm, in Kentucky." Hii inaonyesha kwamba Henson na familia yake waliishi Kentucky kabla ya kutoroka. Jibu sahihi ni "Kentucky".

Why did Henson and his family move carefully?

• They were traveling with children.

• They wanted to find more food.

• They were afraid of being caught.

• They were waiting for the Underground Railroad train.

Answer explanation

• Spanish: El texto dice: "Some slave owners offered rewards for the capture of escaped slaves. If the family was found, they might be returned to Riley." Esto significa que la familia tenía que moverse con cuidado para evitar ser capturada. La respuesta correcta es "They were afraid of being caught."

• Swahili: Maandishi yanasema: "Some slave owners offered rewards for the capture of escaped slaves. If the family was found, they might be returned to Riley." Hii inamaanisha kuwa familia ilihitaji kusafiri kwa tahadhari ili wasikamatwe. Jibu sahihi ni "They were afraid of being caught."

What did Henson say when he reached Canada?

• "We made it!"

• "I am free!"

• "Where will we go now?"

• "I must go back!"

Answer explanation

• Spanish: El texto dice: "The first words that Henson exclaimed when he got there were, 'I am free!'" Esto muestra que Henson celebró su libertad con esta frase. La respuesta correcta es "I am free!".

• Swahili: Maandishi yanasema: "The first words that Henson exclaimed when he got there were, 'I am free!'" Hii inaonyesha kwamba Henson alisherehekea uhuru wake kwa kusema maneno haya. Jibu sahihi ni "I am free!".

Summarize one section of escape to freedom. Use the rubric as a guide to what you need to do.

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