Homer P. Figg Study Guide 10-12

What quote best shows Homer trying to get Smelt to believe he was telling the truth?

• "The part of the lie I'm counting on is that Smelt doesn't know he was spotted shadowing me and Jebediah Brewster to the mines." (Philbrick 61).
• "I can see in Smelt's eyes that he's trying to catch me lying but hasn't so far, because he knows Mr. Brewster really did show me the mine." (Philbrick 62).
• "'Showed me,' I say, grasping as his hand tightens. 'You saying he took you up to the mine and showed you where he's got the slaves hid?" (Philbrick 61).
• "That gets his attention. Probably he knows the fugitives have a child or two." (Philbrick 62).

What quote from the text shows the lie Homer told Smelt to save himself and the runaway slaves? Remember to cite properly.

What were Homer's choices?

• To run away and hide
• To get weapons and fight for their freedom
• To do something or nothing
• To get in a carriage and go to Canada

How did Homer's feelings change as he got closer to the shed?

• He was more ascertive

• He was scared

• He was calm

• He was nervous

How did Harold soothe Homer when they were children? What theme does this represent in the novel?

• Tell him stories about Indians and pirates

• Tell him ghost stories

• Show him pictures of family

• Punch him in the head

What was Homer's biggest fear?

• Dying
• Being caught by Squint
• Harold disappearing
• Losing the Civil War to the Confederates

At the end of Chapter 12 what major event happened?

• Samuel Reed hit Squinton with a pipe

• Samuel Reed hit Smelt with a pipe

• Samuel Reed ran away

• Samuel Reed hit Stink with a pipe

What special powers did Homer think Mr. Brewster had? How did this change Homer?

• Power of strength

• Power to read minds

• Power of the Bible

• Power to persuade

What does the word conductor mean in the context of the Civil War?

• Person that leads an orchestra
• Person that leads groups of slaves through the Underground Railroad
• Person that drives a train cross-country
• Person that teaches at a local school

What is a synonym, or similar word, that can be used for the word betray?

• Helpful
• Arrogant
• Fascinating
• Disloyal