Ona Judge Exam Review 12.4.24

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Why did Ona travel on a separate ferryboat while the Washingtons used the barge?

Back

The barge was reserved for the family and dignitaries.

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What might Ona’s view from the ferryboat have revealed about her world at the time?

Back

The grandeur and privilege of the Washingtons’ life.

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Why did the Washingtons shuttle their slaves out of Pennsylvania every six months?

Back

To comply with the law while retaining their enslaved workers.

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In a social ________, individuals are ranked based on their power, authority, or status.

Back

hierarchy

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The plantation produced a ________ amount of crops each year, enough to support the owner's lavish lifestyle.

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substantial

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How does the idea of negotiation relate to the compromises in the book, such as the Gradual Abolition Act?

Back

It reflects how laws were designed to balance freedom and property rights.

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How does the theme of allegiance in the book highlight the contradictions of freedom for enslaved people?

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It exposes how freedom was reserved for some and denied to others.

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How does Ona’s longing for freedom reflect the book’s central theme?

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It highlights the constant tension between loyalty and oppression.

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How do Ona’s emotions drive the narrative of the book?

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They underscore her internal struggle with her status as an enslaved person.

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What might Ona’s view from the ferryboat have revealed about her world at the time?

Back

The grandeur and privilege of the Washingtons’ life.