Freedom at Fort Mose: Quiz

This question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then, answer part B. 

Part A: Which sentence best summarizes the message of the passage? 

• Freedom is worth it.

• Reading and writing is a special gift and should not be taken for granted.

• Taking risks is important.

• Everyone should keep a diary.

Part B: Which sentences from the passage best supports your answer in part A? 

• "Over the years many people were willing to endure the treacherous journey there in return for the promise of freedom."

• "Miss Celia took a great risk writing letters and words on the dirt floor of the cabin for us children to learn."

• "The next day, I tried again to speak to the boy whose name is Will."

• "I believe that reading is a gift that cannot be measured."

Read the sentences from the passage. 

"The day after they arrived, I tried to talk to the boy who is about my age, but he ignored me."

Why most likely did the boy ignore Lucius?

​ (a)  

• He was afraid.
• He was rude.
• He didn't understand him.
• He didn't want to talk to anybody.

Match the underlined word in the sentence with the definition for a homophone for the underlined word.

They had heard that Fort Mose was a place of refuge for runaways. 

• a group of cows

• to move together

• learned through hearing

Read the sentence from the passage. 

"Our priest, Father de Las Casas, keeps the records, and tells us that there are almost a hundred people now."

Which definition fits the word records in the sentence?  

• disc to play music

• put voice on a device

• lists

Read the sentences from the passage. 

"Will," I said to my new friend, "here at Fort Mose, you are free to learn, and I am free to teach you."

How do the sentences support the theme of the passage?  

• by showing how Lucius is a good teacher

• by showing learning is hard to do

• by showing you can make friends when you learn

• by showing how learning to read should not be taken advantage of

What are the features of a historical fiction text? Select ALL that apply.

• Is a real story

• Is a made up story

• May include characters, settings, and events that may take place in the past

• Is about science

• May include dialogue