Fugitive Slave Narrative Comprehension

What did the masters keep hearing whispers about along the Eastern Shore of Maryland?

• A man named Moses who was running off slaves

• A new law being passed

• A gold discovery in the area

• A storm approaching the coast

Why was there a delay in pursuing runaway slaves after their escape was discovered?

• The slaves hid in the city

• The machinery of pursuit could not be set in motion until Monday

• The weather was too bad

• The slaves had weapons

How did Harriet Tubman announce her arrival in the quarter?

• By knocking on doors

• By lighting a lantern

• By singing a forbidden spiritual song

• By sending a messenger

Imagine you are Harriet Tubman planning a trip to help slaves escape. What steps would you take to ensure the success of the journey? (DoK Level 3: Strategic Thinking)

• Leave immediately without planning

• Wait for a clear night and hope for the best

• Spend days planning, carefully select who to take, and use secret signals

• Announce the plan to everyone on the plantation

Why did she have to take the group all the way to Canada?

• Because Canada was closer than other places

• Because the Fugitive Slave Law made it unsafe to stay in the United States

• Because she wanted to visit Canada

• Because the group wanted to see new places

How many people were in the group of runaways mentioned in the passage?

• Five

• Eleven

• Twenty

• Three

What was the value of the eleven runaways to the Maryland planters, according to the passage?

• Eleven hundred dollars

• Eleven thousand dollars

• One hundred dollars

• One thousand dollars

Why did the group walk at night instead of during the day?

• It was cooler at night.

• They wanted to see the stars.

• To avoid being seen and caught.

• They were afraid of animals during the day.

What did the main character promise the group at the first stop to keep them motivated?

• New clothes and shoes

• Warmth and good food

• Money and jewelry

• A map and compass

What was the password used on the Underground Railroad mentioned in the passage?

• A friend with friends.

• A friend in need.

• Freedom for all.

• Safe travels.