A sacrifice for freedom

How does the setting effect the characters?

• The characters trust one another because they are all african american slaves

• The characters are frightened because they could be caught at any time

• The characters are in Illinois now, which is in the north so they are pretty safe.

• The setting does not impact the characters

Why does William raise his fists, and take a fighting stance when he meets Simon?

• The author is showing us that William is violent

• The author is showing us that Simon should not be trusted.

• The author is showing us that when slaves were on the run, they were frightened of everyone and everything.

• The author is showing us that it was natural for slaves to automatically trust each other.

When the runaways hear the dogs barking how does this help develop the plot?

• The family realizes danger is right around the corner.

• The family realizes they must get away from Simon

• Simon decides to go on his own, he cannot risk his life for the others

• William will leave his family behind if he has to, he must be free!

When the man appeared out of nowhere and put the barrel of a musket into William's back, what part of the narrative structure is this?

• Exposition

• Climax

• Rising Action

• Resolution

"I was good at trapping animals for food, though and I think that why he let me travel with them. Based on this quote, what point of view is this story told in?

• 2nd person

• 3rd person

• 1st person

• None of the above

What words helped you determine the point of view

• travel with them

• I, Me

• Good at trapping

• animals for food

The narrators point of view reveals

• he trusts this family

• he is frightened, but wants to work together

• slaves lives were hard

• slavery was wrong and should never happen again

When Simon attacks the man so that the family can go free, how does this contribute to the plot of the story.

• It shows that slave hunters are ruthless

• It shows that Simon cares more about himself than anyone else.

• It shows that Simon is willing to risk himself to save the others

• It shows that Simon is the brave one, and William is a coward.

What is the central idea of the text?

• When you sacrifice for others, you are never wrong

• Kindness and support of others makes the world go around.

• Simon is taken in by a family that he learns to love, he sacrifices himself so they all have a chance at freedom.

• Simon and William become friends and allies for a lifetime.

What is the theme of this story?

• Kindness pays off

• Simon was hero and a friend.

• Put others before yourself

• William, Betsey and Abigail were forever greatful to Simon's sacrifice.