A Visit From a Slave Catcher

In what time period does the story take place?

• the 1900's

• the 1800's

• present day

• the 1980s

Joanna was startled because

• she saw a ghost

• Her mother came home early

• she saw someone run past the window

• she heard a noise

Why was Joanna suspicious about the man at the door?

• The man didn't tell her father that he was coming to the house.

• He was looking around strangely.

• He was a stranger.

• All of the above,.

Why did the man want to take Melanie?

• Her mother wanted her back.

• He needed help on his farm.

• There was a reward for him if he brought her back to the slave owner.

Why did the girls still feel scared?

• There was a loud noise.

• There was a fire.

• The man was trying to break in.

• The dogs were coming.

What strategy did the girls have to escape the slave catcher?

• Hide

• Run

• Call for help.

The girls were saved by

• Joanna's Dad

• the neighbour

• Joanna's mother.

In your opinion, how did the author create the most suspense?

• A series of past paced events

• a real threat

• something was at stake

• the main character feels something bad is going to happen

The climax occurred when

• The slave catcher was questioning Joanna.

• The slave catcher broke into the house.

• The slave catcher caught Melanie.

• The slave catcher circled the house.