Harriet Tubman Conductor on the Underground Railroad Excerpt
Authored by DANIELLE CRAWFORD
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What nickname did people give to Harriet Tubman when they realized she was helping enslaved people escape?
Moses
Harriet
Conductor
Freedom Fighter
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the masters and overseers have a hard time catching the runaway slaves?
They didn’t want to catch them.
There were no clues to their escape.
They were distracted by other tasks.
They were always too late in setting up the pursuit.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What song did Harriet Tubman sing to announce her presence to the enslaved people?
“Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”
“Go Down, Moses”
“Amazing Grace”
“Wade in the Water”
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary purpose of Harriet Tubman’s secret trips with enslaved people?
To escape from slavery herself.
To spread rumors among the slaves.
To help enslaved people escape to freedom in the North.
To find other conductors on the Underground Railroad.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the reaction of the enslaved people when they heard Harriet Tubman was nearby?
They stayed inside their cabins in fear.
They gathered in large groups to celebrate.
They whispered to each other and prepared for the journey.
They ignored the news and continued working.
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CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.1.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the masters react when they discovered that the slaves had escaped?
They immediately followed the escapees.
They felt shocked and confused, but made no immediate action.
They waited until Monday to act.
They celebrated the escape of their slaves.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What strategy did Harriet Tubman use to avoid capture during her missions?
She traveled in a group to blend in.
She disguised herself as a man.
She traveled at night and used the stars for navigation.
She relied on fast horses to outrun the pursuers.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
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