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Harriet Tubman Quiz

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where was Minty born and into what condition?

a)

Maryland, freedom

b)

Maryland, slavery

c)

Virginia, slavery

d)

Virginia, freedom

2.

What did Minty wish for at night while her family slept?

a)

To work more

b)

To escape

c)

To be free

d)

To move to another state

3.

What was the status of freedom for Minty and many other African Americans living in the South according to the text?

a)

They were free to move and work anywhere they liked.

b)

They were often sold as property by slave owners.

c)

They owned large properties and businesses.

d)

They were the primary lawmakers in the South.

4.

How many of Minty's sisters were sold by her owners?

a)

Two

b)

Three

c)

Four

d)

Five

5.

What was Minty's reaction to being mistreated by her masters?

a)

She was indifferent.

b)

She chose to escape immediately.

c)

She was always ready to stand up for herself and others.

d)

She accepted her fate without resistance.

6.

What happened to the person while protecting a slave trying to escape his overseer?

a)

She was rewarded

b)

She was promoted

c)

She was hit on the head

d)

Nothing happened

7.

What did the blow signify for Minty in her life's journey?

a)

It discouraged her from making any significant decisions.

b)

It marked a turning point, making her more determined to lead her people to freedom.

c)

It caused her to stay in the Southern states.

d)

It had no significant impact on her decisions.

8.

What name did Minty change to in order to avoid being traced on her journey to Philadelphia?

a)

Harriet

b)

Mary

c)

Elizabeth

d)

Sarah

9.

What guided Minty on her journey north to Philadelphia?

a)

The Sun

b)

The Moon

c)

The Pole Star

d)

A compass

10.

What did Harriet join when she reached Philadelphia?

a)

The Liberty Bell Society

b)

The Philadelphia Freedom Group

c)

The Underground Railroad

d)

The Philadelphia Historical Society

11.

What did the people who were against slavery do to help enslaved men and women?

a)

They provided education to enslaved men and women.

b)

They helped enslaved men and women reach safety in the free states and Canada.

c)

They organized protests against slavery.

d)

They wrote books about the hardships of slavery.

12.

Who did Harriet travel back to the South to help?

a)

Her friends

b)

Her brothers and sisters, and as many slaves as needed her help

c)

Only her sisters

d)

Her teachers

13.

How many years did Harriet repeat the same trip to guide people to the safety of the Northern states?

a)

10 years

b)

11 years

c)

12 years

d)

15 years

14.

What did Harriet call the people she guided to the Northern states?

a)

Her friends

b)

Her passengers

c)

Her family

d)

Her team

15.

Did Harriet ever lose any of her passengers during the trips to the Northern states?

a)

Yes, she lost a few

b)

No, she never lost a single one

c)

Yes, she lost many

d)

The text does not specify

16.

What roles did Harriet take on during the civil war?

a)

Nurse, cook, and spy

b)

Soldier, nurse, and cook

c)

Teacher, nurse, and spy

d)

Cook, soldier, and teacher

17.

What nickname was given to Harriet after she led a mission to rescue seven hundred slaves?

a)

Joan

b)

Esther

c)

Moses

d)

Deborah

18.

How many slaves did Harriet help to rescue during her mission?

a)

500

b)

600

c)

700

d)

800

19.

What did Harriet lead along rivers full of explosives?

a)

Three sailboats

b)

Three steamboats

c)

Three submarines

d)

Three rafts

20.

What event marked the end of slavery and led to a great celebration, according to the text?

a)

The signing of a peace treaty

b)

The end of a war

c)

The election of a new leader

d)

The discovery of new land

21.

How did the people feel for the first time in their lives after the event mentioned in the text?

a)

Educated

b)

Free

c)

Wealthy

d)

Powerful

22.

What did Harriet do after slavery was over to address the unequal rules for African Americans?

a)

She wrote a book

b)

She took to the stage to demand her rights

c)

She moved to another country

d)

She started a school

23.

What did little Harriet believe was necessary to stand up for others?

a)

To use all of your strength

b)

To be older and wiser

c)

To have a lot of friends

d)

To be physically strong