WorksheetsHarriet Tubman Chapter Game
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 27mins
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1.
"Along the Eastern Shore of Maryland, in Dorchester County, in Caroline county, the masters kept hearing whispers about the man names Moses, who was running off slaves. At first they did not believe in his existence....They offered rewards for his capture," (Ch. 14/131).
Making inferences from the passage above, why will the masters continue to underestimate her and never catch her?
Making inferences from the passage above, why will the masters continue to underestimate her and never catch her?
a)
The masters, believing "Moses" is a man, make it easier for Harriet, as a woman, to sing her message to signal the slaves.
b)
The masters do not know the Underground Railroads route, so get lost easily.
c)
The masters are afraid of "Moses" and Harriet uses that to strike fear into her pursuers.
d)
The masters know that "Moses" is a woman, making it easier for Harriet to disguise herself as a man.
2.
"Sometimes the masters thought they had heard the cry of a hoot owl, repeated, and would remember having thought that the intervals between the low moaning cry were wrong, that it had been repeated four times in succession instead of three. There was never anything more than that to suggest that all was not well in the quarter," (Ch. 14/132).
From the passage above, we can assume that the conductors on the Underground Railroad are using animal noises to signal and pass messages between each other. What literary technique uses textual evidence to make an assumption towards the story?
From the passage above, we can assume that the conductors on the Underground Railroad are using animal noises to signal and pass messages between each other. What literary technique uses textual evidence to make an assumption towards the story?
a)
Metaphor
b)
Foreshadowing
c)
Inference
d)
Allusion
3.
All throughout the novel, people have made references to Moses; such as when Nat Turner grew up with his mother telling him he'd be the next Moses. The story and name of Moses follow Harriet around the entire story, until she ultimately becomes the one true second Moses. The continuous reference to the person of Moses from the Bible is what literary technique/device? (Ch. 14)
a)
Hyperbole
b)
Personification
c)
Foreshadowing
d)
Allusion
4.
How did Harriet signal to the slaves in the quarters that "Moses was here?" (Ch. 14)
a)
She would use bird noises at night to tell the slaves that she was there for them.
b)
She would announce it by singing the forbidden song "Go Down, Moses" at night.
c)
She would write notes that she would slip under their doors at night.
d)
She would hide herself amongst them in the fields and tell them as they worked.
5.
How many slaves were with Harriet on her first trip north to Canada? (Ch. 14)
a)
15
b)
11
c)
8
d)
13
6.
What happened when Harriet took the slaves to the first house they were to stop at on the Underground Railroad? (Ch. 14)
a)
Harriet found out the original farmer had been arrested and the new man threatened to turn them in.
b)
The farmer tricked Harriet into staying, but turned them in and Harriet only escaped with five of them.
c)
The man turned them away and refused to feed or help them; afraid since he'd been searched the week before.
d)
The man took Harriet in and fed the group, but was unable to provide them with transportation for their trip.
7.
Why do you think it was important for Harriet to not only tell the runaways stories about freedom, but to use colorful language to help them visualize what freedom would feel and taste like? Why was Harriet's use of Imagery so crucial to their survival? (Ch. 14)
a)
Helping the runaways see what they were risking their lives for helped motivate them even when they were exhausted and starving.
b)
The stories helped them forget the fact that they had lost some of their party and were way off course.
c)
Helping the runaways see what freedom looked like would help distract them from the fact that they would never make it with so many.
d)
The colorful language helped keep Harriet's mind active, which helped her fight away the sleep that she could not awake from.
8.
Who was the man in Wilmington that Harriet kept telling the runaway slaves stories about and what comfort did she promise he would provide for them? (Ch. 14)
a)
Demark Vesey; a warm meal and a place to sleep.
b)
Thomas Garret; he'd give them all a pair of shoes.
c)
Nat Turner; a safe place to sleep for the night.
d)
Edward Brodas; new shoes and clothes to wear.
9.
From the text, what can we infer helped contribute to some of the slaves eventually wanting to turn back? (Ch. 15)
a)
Some of the slaves were beginning to miss their lives as slaves and wanted to return to their masters.
b)
Many of the slaves were amazed by the German farmers hospitality and kindness, that they wished to remain and work for him.
c)
Having tasted the warmth and comfort at the German farmers home, the slaves struggle adjusting to the hard journey.
d)
Many of the roads and rivers were blocked by snow and ice, making their journey dangerous and many had become sick.
10.
"She carried a gun with her on these trips. She had never used it-except as a threat. Now as she aimed it, she experienced a feeling of guilt, remembering that time, years ago, when she had prayed for the death of Edward Brodas, the Master," (Ch. 15/141-2).
Harriet's sudden remembrance of her past is an example of what literary technique/device?
Harriet's sudden remembrance of her past is an example of what literary technique/device?
a)
Foreshadowing
b)
Flashback
c)
Allusion
d)
Symbolism
11.
From the text, it is clear that Harriet never intended (or wanted) to use the gun she carried, but why was she determined to use it if necessary? (Ch. 15)
a)
Harriet is afraid the slaves that want to return are actually spies that will bring trade information about the Underground Railroad for freedom.
b)
If a slave returns, they might be punished and Harriet couldn't live with herself if another slave had to feel the whip.
c)
Having tasted freedom, Harriet does not want to risk losing the life she has fought so hard to achieve.
d)
If a slave returned, they could give up the stops on the Underground Railroad and the people that risk their lives to help runaway slaves.
12.
What did Harriet learn about freedom during her time in Canada? (Ch. 15)
a)
That she would have to continue fighting in order to stay free.
b)
That freedom meant more than just changing jobs or earning money.
c)
That freedom would be difficult and harsh since they had no money.
d)
That freedom meant leaving her family behind and becoming a citizen of Canada.
13.
Where in the North did Harriet decide to call home as she continued traveling back to Maryland and bringing back slaves? (Ch. 15)
a)
St. Catharines, Canada
b)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
c)
Chesapeake Bay, Maryland
d)
Boston, Massachusetts
14.
At the end of chapter 15, the true resolution of our novel is revealed. What is it? (Ch. 15)
a)
Overcoming losing John Tubman, Harriet dedicates her life to freeing all married slaves, so they don't suffer as she has.
b)
Feeling bad for not rescuing her mother and father, Harriet dedicates her life to working to earn enough money to free them.
c)
Not wanting to be on the run forever, Harriet decides to speak out against slavery and join the Abolitionist.
d)
Now that Harriet understands what freedom is, she discovers her purpose in life through continuing to help slaves to freedom.
15.
What famous book, that opened the eyes of many people to the horrors and injustice of slavery, was written by Harriet Beecher Stowe? (Ch. 15)
a)
"Watership Down"
b)
"The Underground Railroad"
c)
"Uncle Tom's Cabin"
d)
"The Grapes of Wrath"
16.
What lead Harriet to believe three of her brothers were in trouble back in Maryland, ultimately proving to be true? (Ch. 16)
a)
Harriet had a dream that three of her brothers had been sold South.
b)
A letter she received from Thomas Garret telling her they had been sold South.
c)
Harriet ran into one of her brothers and he told her that they had been sold South to the chain gang.
d)
Harriet overheard Doc Thompson talking about selling them on one of her drips down South.
17.
How did Harriet get word to her brothers that she (Moses) was coming down to get them? (Ch. 16)
a)
She had Thomas Garret go to the plantation and tell them.
b)
Harriet told one of her brothers during one of her trips down South.
c)
She wrote a cryptic note to the free Negro, Jakob Jackson.
d)
Harriett left a note under each of the brothers doors telling them when she would come for them.
18.
In Chapter 16, Old Rit and Ben are still living on the same old plantation from the beginning of the book? (Ch. 16)
a)
True
b)
False
19.
Why did Ben refuse to look at his children when he came to help them and walked with them as they left? (Ch. 17)
a)
Ben was ashamed that his children would run off and leave their mother to worry about them.
b)
Not wanting to ever tell a lie, he wanted to be able to give an honest answer when he said he hadn't seen them.
c)
Ben was angry that Harriet had not yet freed Old Rit and himself, so did not want to look at his daughter.
d)
Ben was afraid he wouldn't be able to contain his emotions if he saw his children and would try to persuade them not to leave.
20.
"He was stooped over. He had aged fast. She would have to come back soon for him and Old Rit. some time very soon," (Ch. 17/160)
The above passage is an example of what literary technique/device?
The above passage is an example of what literary technique/device?
a)
Flashback
b)
Hyperbole
c)
Foreshadowing
d)
Symbolism
21.
"Catherine let out a scream and then burst into tears and William Henry put his arm around her to comfort her. Harriet could not look at them. She turned her back on them, thinking not for her, ever, that soft light in a man's eyes," (Ch. 17/161)
Why is Harriet so upset at this sight of affection and is love never for her?
Why is Harriet so upset at this sight of affection and is love never for her?
a)
The only man she had ever loved, John Tubman, refused her love and hurt her worse than anyone else.
b)
John Tubman had loved Harriet fiercely, but had died while trying to protect her, making remembering him painful.
c)
Dedicated to her mission in freeing slaves, Harriet has never had time or the pleasure to fall in love.
d)
Harriet is upset that she had to leave her parents behind and seeing them reminds her of the good times she had.
22.
What does Harriet mean when she says that freedom's "not bought with dust, but bought with all of oneself," at the end of Chapter 17? (Ch. 17)
a)
That freedom is easy to obtain, but can be easily lost if one is not very careful.
b)
That freedom has to discussed very carefully and quietly if they want to maintain it and build a life for themselves.
c)
That the only way to have freedom to sacrifice oneself and work for minimum wages just to survive.
d)
That freedom cannot be obtained with words or dreams, but through hard work and being willing to make sacrifices.
23.
Desperate after waking up in the middle of the road during the day and not feeling well, after crossing the freezing river, where does Harriet and the slaves she is helping find refuge? (Ch. 18)
a)
In a house of free negros.
b)
At a German farm.
c)
In an abandoned barn.
d)
In a pigpen, just like when she was a child.
24.
"In the upper left-hand corner there was a woodcut of a black man, a small running figure with a stick over his shoulder, and a bundle tied to the end of the stick, and another stick in his hand," (Ch. 18/176).
This figure is being used to represent all runaway slaves. What literary technique is this? (Ch. 18)
This figure is being used to represent all runaway slaves. What literary technique is this? (Ch. 18)
a)
Allusion
b)
Metaphor
c)
Symbolism
d)
Flashback
25.
A huge twist occurs in Chapter 18 when Harriet and her group discover two flyers. One is the same wanted flyer for the group of slaves she is with, but what is the other flyer? (Ch. 18)
a)
A wanted poster for Moses, describing him as a big man with a scar from his forehead down to his chin.
b)
A flyer discussing how the Fugitive Slave Law has been abolished and the return of slaves is no longer being enforced.
c)
A flyer warning all runaway slaves that patrollers will be scouting the woods 24/7.
d)
A wanted poster giving a detailed description of Harriet Tubman, identifying her scar and even revealing that she is Moses.
26.
How did Harriet and the slaves get across the bridge that was being guarded? (Ch. 18)
a)
Harriet Tubman and the slaves practiced swimming for several days and swam under the bridge to avoid being seen.
b)
Thomas Garret helped Harriet meet up with some bricklayers who hid them in their wagon under some bricks.
c)
Harriet acted as a decoy and lead the guards away as the slaves ran across the bridge and would wait for her to catch up.
d)
Thomas Garret rode down to distract the guards as her and the runaways snuck across the bridge.
27.
In Chapter 18, Joe was a constant motivator during their hard trip and would even sing, but, when they reached New York, Joe was the one to lose his courage. Refusing to go on, Harriet had to persuade him to continue.
This sudden shift in Joe's mood is an example of what type of irony?
This sudden shift in Joe's mood is an example of what type of irony?
a)
Dramatic
b)
Verbal
c)
Situational
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