Harriet Tubman Quiz

What can be inferred about Harriet Tubman from paragraph 1?

• She wanted fame for her accomplishments.

• She helped the Union Army only after the war ended.

• She took on dangerous roles that few women had before.

• She mainly worked behind the scenes in the Civil War.

What does the word "restricted" mean in paragraph 2?

• Encouraged

• Trained

• Limited

• Respected

How does the author support the main idea that Tubman broke gender expectations?

• By explaining how she was one of the best cooks in the Army

• By saying she led both cooking and laundry duties for soldiers

• By showing she worked beside men and led military missions

• By telling how she wrote letters to soldiers during the war

Which sentence best supports the point that Tubman risked her life for others?

• “She gathered information from her scouts about Confederate positions.”

• “She convinced many other brave African Americans to join her as spies.”

• “She set out early on the morning of June 1, 1863.”

• “She learned where the torpedoes were placed.”

What can be inferred from paragraph 4 about Tubman's preparation for the raid?

• She avoided learning too much in case she was captured.

• She relied mostly on luck and courage.

• She gathered specific intelligence from her scouts.

• She trusted the Confederate soldiers would surrender peacefully.

What does the phrase “did not lose one soldier” in paragraph 5 suggest about the raid?

• It was poorly planned but lucky.

• It was a total surprise and highly successful.

• It was a long battle with high risk.

• It caused heavy losses on both sides.

How does the narrator’s point of view about Tubman influence how the story is told?

• The narrator shares mixed feelings about her bravery.

• The narrator tells the story in a neutral, fact-only tone.

• The narrator admires Tubman, which adds respect and excitement to the events.

• The narrator focuses only on Tubman’s mistakes.

How does the author support the idea that Tubman made a major impact on the war?

• By describing her early childhood and family life

• By explaining her contribution to freeing hundreds of slaves

• By comparing her to other spies in the Union

• By telling about her interviews after the war

What does the word “expedition” mean in paragraph 1?

• Argument

• Journey or mission with a specific goal

• Agreement between two armies

• Weapon or tool used for travel

What can be inferred about Tubman's leadership from the Combahee River raid?

• She led soldiers into unknown areas without any plan.

• She stayed behind while others carried out the mission.

• Her careful planning helped ensure a successful rescue.

• Her actions upset the Union leaders.