Quiz on the Underground Railroad

Why was the Underground Railroad called "underground"?

• It was built underground

• It was a secret operation

• It was a tunnel system

• It was a subway line

What was the main reason enslaved people used the Underground Railroad?

• To find new jobs

• To escape to freedom

• To visit family

• To travel for leisure

What were homes and hideouts along the Underground Railroad called?

• Stations or depots

• Hotels

• Camps

• Inns

What rights did enslaved people lack?

• Legal rights

• Voting rights

• Driving rights

• Hunting rights

What was the Underground Railroad?

• A secret network to help enslaved people escape

• A type of train used in the 1800s

• A road built underground for transportation

• A famous battle during the Civil War

How far apart were the stations on the Underground Railroad typically?

• 5-10 miles

• 10-20 miles

• 20-30 miles

• 30-40 miles

Why did many enslaved people escape on Saturday night?

• It was the only night they could travel

• They had more hours to travel before being noticed

• It was safer due to less patrol

• They received help from local townspeople

What was the Fugitive Slave Act?

• A law that freed all enslaved people

• A law that required escaped slaves to be returned

• A law that allowed slaves to travel freely

• A law that banned slavery in the north

What was the estimated number of enslaved people who escaped via the Underground Railroad?

• 50,000

• 75,000

• 100,000

• 150,000

What did escapees use to trick bloodhounds?

• Garlic and pepper

• Onion and pine

• Mint and basil

• Lemon and lime