WorksheetsHarriet Tubman Quiz
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
Where was Minty born and into what condition?
Maryland, freedom
Maryland, slavery
Virginia, slavery
Virginia, freedom
What did Minty wish for at night while her family slept?
To work more
To escape
To be free
To move to another state
What was the status of freedom for Minty and many other African Americans living in the South according to the text?
They were free to move and work anywhere they liked.
They were often sold as property by slave owners.
They owned large properties and businesses.
They were the primary lawmakers in the South.
How many of Minty's sisters were sold by her owners?
Two
Three
Four
Five
What was Minty's reaction to being mistreated by her masters?
She was indifferent.
She chose to escape immediately.
She was always ready to stand up for herself and others.
She accepted her fate without resistance.
What happened to the person while protecting a slave trying to escape his overseer?
She was rewarded
She was promoted
She was hit on the head
Nothing happened
What did the blow signify for Minty in her life's journey?
It discouraged her from making any significant decisions.
It marked a turning point, making her more determined to lead her people to freedom.
It caused her to stay in the Southern states.
It had no significant impact on her decisions.
What name did Minty change to in order to avoid being traced on her journey to Philadelphia?
Harriet
Mary
Elizabeth
Sarah
What guided Minty on her journey north to Philadelphia?
The Sun
The Moon
The Pole Star
A compass
What did Harriet join when she reached Philadelphia?
The Liberty Bell Society
The Philadelphia Freedom Group
The Underground Railroad
The Philadelphia Historical Society
What did the people who were against slavery do to help enslaved men and women?
They provided education to enslaved men and women.
They helped enslaved men and women reach safety in the free states and Canada.
They organized protests against slavery.
They wrote books about the hardships of slavery.
Who did Harriet travel back to the South to help?
Her friends
Her brothers and sisters, and as many slaves as needed her help
Only her sisters
Her teachers
How many years did Harriet repeat the same trip to guide people to the safety of the Northern states?
10 years
11 years
12 years
15 years
What did Harriet call the people she guided to the Northern states?
Her friends
Her passengers
Her family
Her team
Did Harriet ever lose any of her passengers during the trips to the Northern states?
Yes, she lost a few
No, she never lost a single one
Yes, she lost many
The text does not specify
What roles did Harriet take on during the civil war?
Nurse, cook, and spy
Soldier, nurse, and cook
Teacher, nurse, and spy
Cook, soldier, and teacher
What nickname was given to Harriet after she led a mission to rescue seven hundred slaves?
Joan
Esther
Moses
Deborah
How many slaves did Harriet help to rescue during her mission?
500
600
700
800
What did Harriet lead along rivers full of explosives?
Three sailboats
Three steamboats
Three submarines
Three rafts
What event marked the end of slavery and led to a great celebration, according to the text?
The signing of a peace treaty
The end of a war
The election of a new leader
The discovery of new land
How did the people feel for the first time in their lives after the event mentioned in the text?
Educated
Free
Wealthy
Powerful
What did Harriet do after slavery was over to address the unequal rules for African Americans?
She wrote a book
She took to the stage to demand her rights
She moved to another country
She started a school
What did little Harriet believe was necessary to stand up for others?
To use all of your strength
To be older and wiser
To have a lot of friends
To be physically strong
