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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13: "The Legend of Moses".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the builder that Harriet and her father were hired out to in Chapter 8: “Minta Becomes Harriet”?
(a) John Stewart.
(b) Peter Pennington.
(c) J. Miller McKim.
(d) Thomas Sims.

2. In describing Benjamin Ross, the narrator says in Chapter 3: “Six Years Old,” “All through the plantation, from the Big House to the stables, to the fields, he had a reputation for” what?
(a) “Absolute honesty.”
(b) “Telling stories.”
(c) “Stealing things.”
(d) “Womanizing.”

3. In what year did Henry Clay make a second plea to the government of Canada, according to the author in Chapter 5: “Flight”?
(a) 1853.
(b) 1827.
(c) 1844.
(d) 1812.

4. What was the name of Harriet’s sister that worked in the Big House in Chapter 10: “A Glory Over Everything”?
(a) Stephanie.
(b) Karen.
(c) Mary.
(d) Susan.

5. How old was Thomas Jefferson when he died?
(a) 83.
(b) 64.
(c) 76.
(d) 59.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sentimental item did Harriet take with her when she fled North alone in Chapter 10: “A Glory Over Everything”?

2. What food did Harriet take with her when she fled North alone in Chapter 10: “A Glory Over Everything”?

3. Thomas Jefferson composed the initial draft of what famous document?

4. How much wood did Harriet usually cut per day as a part of her father’s team in Chapter 8: “Minta Becomes Harriet”?

5. How many of her brothers did Harriet convince to flee with her in Chapter 10: “A Glory Over Everything”?

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