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Harriet Tubman-January 31

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why did Harriet Tubman decide to fight back instead of just accepting her life as an enslaved person? (Pick 2 answers)

a)

She was afraid that she would be sent away to a new plantation and treated worse.

b)

She was not afraid

c)

She wanted to see her sisters that had been sold already

d)

She had watched her mother stand up the plantation owner Mr. Brodess when he came to try and sell her brother

2.

How was Harriet Tubman able to gain her freedom?

a)

Harriet ran away using the Underground Railroad and traveled to Pennsylvania in the North where slavery was not allowed.

b)

She used the horses on the plantation and went at night

c)

She drew herself a map of the way she needed to go.

d)

She followed the southern star

3.

What was the Underground Railroad?

a)

The Underground Railroad was a secret system of routes and hiding places to help slaves escape from slavery in the South to get to freedom in the North.

b)

A group of trains underground used to help free slaves

c)

A group of trains with a conductor

d)

A form of transportation used to transport slaves to freedom.

4.

Was the Underground Railroad a real road? Who were the passengers on the Underground Railroad?

a)

Yes, Slaves trying to escape

b)

No, Slaves that were free

c)

Yes, Slaves that were free

d)

No, Slaves trying to escape

5.

Why did Harriet Tubman choose to be a conductor on the Underground Railroad and risk her own life?

a)

Harriet Tubman wanted everyone to be slaves like her

b)

Harriet Tubman wanted the slaves to be free like her

c)

Harriet Tubman was trying to rescue her sisters

d)

Harriet Tubman was trying to keep her brother from being sold.

6.

Why was the drinking gourd important to the Underground Railroad? (Choose 2 answers)

a)

The slaves used the drinking gourd to drink water

b)

The slaves and Harriet Tubman used the drinking gourd to help them find their way North to freedom

c)

The drinking gourd was also the North Star

d)

The drinking gourd was what the slaves used to cook their food with

7.

What signal did Harriet use when she reached the stations along the route?

a)

She used a lantern and made it blink off and on

b)

Harriet had a special handshake with the owner of the house

c)

Harriet had a special knock

d)

Harriet had a special code word that she used

8.

Why did Harriet Tubman and the slaves only travel at night?

a)

It was easier to see at night where to go

b)

It was safe because it was more difficult to be seen and to be tracked down

c)

Harriet could not see during the day

d)

Harriet traveled better during the day

9.

Why did the plantation owners call Harriet Tubman rebellious?

a)

Harriet Tubman was called rebellious because she did as she was told

b)

Harriet Tubman was called rebellious because she led many slaves to freedom

c)

Harriet Tubman was rebellious because she did not want to be sold to a new plantation

d)

Harriet Tubman was rebellious because she seemed to do always did things her way

10.

What was the job of the conductor on the Underground Railroad?

a)

A conductor was responsible for responsible for making sure that the train stayed on the track

b)

A conductor was responsible for turning in runaway slaves

c)

A conductor was responsible for helping to lead the slaves to freedom

d)

A conductor was responsible for making sure that the slaves followed the rules, if not they would be punished.