The Fight - Part 2

The main purpose of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1793, signed by George Washington, was to…

• allow states to return escaped slaves to their enslavers

• end slavery in the northern states

• grant freedom to all slaves

• establish a registry for free African Americans

Dana gives Rufus ______ for his pain after his fight with Isaac.

• aspirin

• brine

• encouragement

• hope

Nigel and Carrie are now ________.

• homeowners

• free Black people

• married

• BFFs

Why isn’t Rufus’ mother, Margaret Weylin, around anymore?

• She accused Tom Weylin of cheating on her and left

• She passed away.

• She "went crazy" after her twins died

• She prefers to live with relatives

After Luke was sold, what did Nigel do during the years Dana was away?

• He learned to read and write

• He fought with Rufus

• He worked for Margaret Weylin in Baltimore

• He ran away and was recaptured

What does Dana do to make contact with Kevin?

• Telegram him in New York

• Call him on the phone

• Write letters that Rufus will mail

• Leave the Weylin plantation to find Kevin in the North

During this scene, in the novel version of Kindred, Rufus begins reading a book Dana brought about the history of slavery. How is Rufus’ society a “repressive society” for Dana?

• Rufus' society is repressive for Dana because it limits her freedom due to racism.

• Rufus' society is repressive for Dana because it offers her equal opportunities and freedom.

• Rufus' society is repressive for Dana because it encourages her to express herself freely.

• Rufus' society is repressive for Dana because it forces her to burn all her books.

What happened to Alice and Isaac after running away?

• They paid their way to Canada.

• They were caught

• They made it to New York

• They found Kevin

Rufus buys Alice after she is recaptured.

• True

• False

2 things need to happen before Dana can stop helping keep Rufus alive. What are they?

CHOOSE TWO

• Rufus and Alice need to have a daughter named Hagar

• Rufus needs to become a better person

• Rufus needs to free all of his family's slaves

• Dana needs to find her husband, Kevin