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Harriet Tubman Novel by Ann Petry

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When Harriet led her group of eleven through the Underground Railroad, who were among those eleven?

a)

Her parents

b)

Two of her first cousins

c)

Her former husband and his wife

d)

Her brother and his wife

2.

To what area of Canada was Harriet leading these eleven?

a)

Albany

b)

Montreal

c)

St. Catherine's

d)

St. Vincent's

3.

Why did Harriet have to take these slaves to Canada?

a)

Because the Civil War was going on and staying in America might be dangerous due to the war

b)

Because the Fugitive Slave Law being passed

c)

Because Harriet did not know any other routes to any other places

d)

Harriet wanted to reconnect many of the slaves with their family members already living there

4.

Why did Harriet have to threaten to shoot one of the eleven on this trip?

a)

Everyone in the group thought he might be a spy

b)

He was threatening them by saying he was going to turn them in for money

c)

He was saying that he was going to go back

d)

He was stealing everyone’s money

5.

What was the code phrase that people involved in the Underground Railroad used to identify themselves?

a)

All Aboard

b)

A friend of friends

c)

I need a one way ticket

d)

Family up North

6.

In whose kitchen did the whole eleven spend the night where they enjoyed warmth and food?

a)

Thomas Garrett

b)

Daniel Webster

c)

John Calhoun

d)

William Still

7.

When Harriet first escaped, to what city did she go and find work?

a)

Philadelphia

b)

Chicago

c)

Pittsburg

d)

Richmond

8.

What was the name of the anti-slavery newsletter written by Lloyd Garrison?

a)

The Liberator

b)

The Abolitionist

c)

The Underground Railroad

d)

The Slave’s Freedom

9.

What happened to Harriet physically as a result of the gash in her forehead?

a)

She lost control in her right arm

b)

She lost vision in one of her eyes

c)

She would randomly fall asleep

d)

She had trouble walking at certain times

10.

What was the second job Harriet was responsible for at the Cooks?

a)

Helping with weaving

b)

Caring for the baby

c)

Watching the traps

d)

Dusting and keeping the house clean