Harriet Tubman

Which summary best describe the main idea of this book?

• Harriet Tubman worked hard as a slave, got married twice, and ran away using the Underground Railroad. Later she wrote books about her life.
• Harriet Tubman was a slave woman who escaped and then led many others to freedom on the Underground Railroad.
• Harriet Tubman is best known for being daring during her youth and later helping others in the southern army.
• Harriet Tubman worked in a network called the Underground Railroad which helped slaves leave the North.

What town did she escape to so that she would be free?

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Dartmouth, Maryland
• Washington DC
• New York, New York

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What happened after Harriet Tubman escaped slavery? 

• She changed her name to Araminta Ross. 
• She was sold into slavery. 
• She was forced to work in the field 
• She helped her family and others escape to the North. 

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What might have happened if Harriet Tubman had been caught? 

• She would have been given an award. 
• She would have been punished. 
• She would have been freed. 
• She would have been sent to work on the Underground Railroad. 

Why did Harriet run away?

• She was scared she would be sold.
• She wanted to live in the city. 
• She was looking for moss. 
• Her husband wanted to escape. 

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What is an abolitionist?

• A slave lawyer
• People against slavery
• A preacher
• All Americans

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What happened to Minty when Miss Susan's baby cried during the night?

• she went to sleep 
• she was whipped
• she got a snack
• she was told to go home

Being hit in the head led to other problems. What?

• Headaches and suddenly falling asleep
• Being set free
• Needing to stay out of the sun
• Everyone felt sorry for her

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Abraham Lincoln proclaimed slavery was illegal in the south. What document did he sign stating this?

• Emancipation Proclamation
• U.S. Constitution
• Gettysburg Address
• Free All Slave Preamble

What did Harriet offer to Eliza Hunn for being so helpful and kind? 

• Cornbread
  
• A place to rest
  
• Her horse
• A quilt