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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The escaped slave that Harriet helped flee from the courthouse in Chapter 21: “With the Union Army” was driven rapidly to what location before he went on to the West?

2. The discovery of missing slaves always seemed to happen on what days of the week in Chapter 14: “The Railroad Runs to Canada”?

3. Harriet Tubman was present when who was inaugurated as Governor of Massachusetts in January of 1861?

4. Where did William and Ellen Craft go after arriving in Philadelphia, according to Harriet’s story in Chapter 15: “Go On or Die”?

5. Who had written the document dated February 19, 1863, which read, “Pass the bearer, Harriet Tubman, to Beaufort and back to this place, and wherever she wishes to go; and give her free passage at all times, on all Government transports”?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Harriet helping escape enslavement in the beginning of Chapter 17: “Moses Arrives with Six Passengers”? Where did they stay before leaving the plantation?

2. Who was Harriet going to rescue in Chapter 19: “The Old Folks Go North”? How did she disguise herself?

3. What rumors does the author describe of the figure called “Moses” in Chapter 14: “The Railroad Runs to Canada”?

4. How had Harriet’s route changed in her journeys along the Underground Railroad in Chapter 13: “The Legend of Moses”? Why?

5. How many trips did Harriet Tubman make to Maryland between 1851 and 1857, according to the author in Chapter 18: “A Wagon Load of Bricks”? Who was she rescuing in November of 1856?

6. What happened to the abolitionists who helped the slave named Jerry, according to the author’s historical note in Chapter 13: “The Legend of Moses”?

7. Describe Old Ben’s actions and objectives in Chapter 17: “Moses Arrives with Six Passengers.” Why did Old Ben refuse to look at his children?

8. When was John Brown hanged? What is noted about his execution in the author’s historical note in Chapter 20: “The Lecture Platform”?

9. What was Harriet’s principle reason for returning to Maryland in Chapter 12: “Freedom’s Clothes”? What does the title of the chapter refer to?

10. What was Harriet’s trip North in Chapter 18: “A Wagon Load of Bricks” more difficult than her previous trips? How did she succeed in crossing the river?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the Northwest Ordinance and Thomas Jefferson’s original proposal in 1784 to end slavery in all the territories. This proposal lost in Congress by one vote. Why do you think it lost? How would our nation differ today if that proposal had passed?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss Harriet Ross’s illness and treatment during her stay with the Cooks. What did Mr. and Mrs. Cook do about Harriet’s condition? How was she treated when she returned to the plantation? What symptoms did Harriet exhibit?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the publication of Freedom’s Journal and its importance in the history of the United States and slavery. Where was Peter Williams, Jr. from and what influence did he have on slave policy in the United States?

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