Education and Resistance Among Slaves

The transcript narrates the arrival of Yankee teachers in the South, who set up schools despite resistance from the Rebs. It highlights the efforts of individuals to secretly learn to read, with support from Northern teachers. The story focuses on Chloe's determination to read the Bible, overcoming societal discouragement and achieving literacy in her later years.

What was the initial reaction of the Rebs to the Yankee teachers setting up schools?

• They welcomed them warmly.

• They supported the initiative.

• They were indifferent.

• They hated it as it was against their rule.

Why did the masters try to hide book learning from the slaves?

• They believed it was too expensive.

• They thought it would make slaves too wise.

• They didn't have enough books.

• They wanted to teach them themselves.

How did some slaves manage to learn despite restrictions?

• By secretly learning from books.

• By asking their masters to teach them.

• By stealing books openly.

• By attending night schools.

What unique method did Uncle Caldwell use to hide his book?

• He kept it in a secret drawer.

• He hid it in his hat with grease.

• He buried it underground.

• He disguised it as a different book.

What would Uncle Caldwell's master have thought if he saw the book?

• It was a valuable book.

• It was just greasy papers.

• It was a map.

• It was a letter from a friend.

How did Mr. Turner's Ben learn to read?

• By reading newspapers.

• By listening to children spell.

• By watching educational videos.

• By attending a formal school.

What role did the Northern folks play in the education of slaves?

• They discouraged it.

• They sent teachers to help.

• They ignored it.

• They opposed it.

What was Chloe's main motivation to learn to read?

• To teach others.

• To read the Bible.

• To write letters.

• To read novels.

What was the general reaction when Chloe began to learn to read?

• People were supportive.

• People were indifferent.

• People shook their heads and doubted her.

• People were excited.

How did Chloe overcome the challenge of learning to read at an older age?

• She got a pair of glasses and worked hard.

• She hired a tutor.

• She attended a special school.

• She gave up.