A Picture Book Of Harriet Tubman: 1st Quarter Reading Assessment-yorkson
This independent reading assessment will determine students' comprehension and understanding of the book A Picture Book of Harriet Tubman.
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The character traits that describe Harriet Tubman are (choose all that apply)
- A.
Courageous
- B.
Hurtful
- C.
Stern
- D.
Caring
- E.
Nosey
- F.
Lonely
Correct Answer(s)
A. Courageous
C. Stern
D. CaringExplanation
Harriet Tubman is described as courageous because she risked her life multiple times to help slaves escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad. She is also described as stern because she had a no-nonsense attitude and was known for her strong leadership qualities. Additionally, Tubman is described as caring because she dedicated her life to helping others and fought for the rights and freedom of enslaved individuals.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Everyone in the story believed in slavery.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement "Everyone in the story believed in slavery" is not supported by the information given. The question does not provide any details about the story or the beliefs of the characters within it. Therefore, it cannot be assumed that everyone in the story believed in slavery. As a result, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is the genre of this story?
- A.
Fiction
- B.
Biography
- C.
Fantasy
- D.
Science fiction
Correct Answer
B. BiograpHyExplanation
The genre of this story is biography because it focuses on the life and experiences of a particular person. Biography is a genre that presents a factual account of someone's life, including their achievements, struggles, and personal details. This genre is different from fiction, which involves imaginary events and characters, fantasy, which includes elements of magic and supernatural, and science fiction, which explores futuristic concepts and scientific advancements.Rate this question:
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- 4.
At one point in the story, Harriet got hit in the head by a metal weight. What caused this to occur?
- A.
She stole a lump of sugar
- B.
She was caught between the master and an escaping slave
- C.
Harriet was trying to run away
- D.
She didn't do her chores.
Correct Answer
B. She was caught between the master and an escaping slaveExplanation
The correct answer is "She was caught between the master and an escaping slave." This suggests that Harriet got hit in the head by a metal weight because she was in the wrong place at the wrong time. It implies that there was a struggle or conflict between the master and the escaping slave, and Harriet was inadvertently caught in the middle, resulting in her getting hit by the metal weight.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Masters sometimes sold slaves "down the river". "Down the river" means _____________________.
- A.
Returned runaway slaves to their homes in the south
- B.
Sold slaves to a plantation farther south.
- C.
Sent slaves south to freedom.
- D.
Took slaves to the port at New Orleans to be sold to Europe.
Correct Answer
B. Sold slaves to a plantation farther south.Explanation
"Down the river" refers to the practice of Masters selling their slaves to plantations that were located farther south. This phrase implies that the slaves were being relocated to a different region, usually to work on larger plantations in the Deep South. The act of selling slaves "down the river" was often seen as a harsher fate for the slaves, as conditions on these plantations were typically more brutal and oppressive.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The Underground Railroad was _____________________________________.
- A.
A long train tunnel that connected the south to the north.
- B.
An underground train that slaves used to escape to the north.
- C.
A secret stretch of railroad tracks taht slaves rode to escape to the north.
- D.
A secret route slaves used to escape the north.
Correct Answer
D. A secret route slaves used to escape the north.Explanation
The Underground Railroad was a secret route that slaves used to escape to the north. It was not an actual train tunnel or an underground train, but rather a network of safe houses, hiding places, and people who helped guide escaped slaves to freedom. This secret route played a crucial role in aiding the escape of countless slaves from the south to the north, where they could find freedom from slavery.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The day before she ran off, Harriet sang, "I'm bound for the Promised Land". This message she was sending to the other slaves was ________________________________.
- A.
That she was ready to die and go to heaven.
- B.
That she intended to go to Israel to see the land of Moses.
- C.
That she was going to go to the north where she would be free.
- D.
That she was sad about being a slave and hoped to be free soon.
Correct Answer
C. That she was going to go to the north where she would be free.Explanation
The given correct answer suggests that the message Harriet was sending to the other slaves by singing "I'm bound for the Promised Land" was that she was planning to escape to the north where she believed she would find freedom. The phrase "Promised Land" is often associated with the idea of freedom and a better life, and Harriet's singing of this song indicated her determination to seek freedom in the north.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Harriet does not permit slaves to turn back once they have begun the journey. Even when they are very frightened, she forces them at gunpoint. Why does she do this?
- A.
She is afraid that she will tell salve owners about the Underground Railroad
- B.
She does not have time to take them back home.
- C.
She thinks they would be better off dead than going back to slavery.
- D.
She gets angry when they change their minds.
Correct Answer
C. She thinks they would be better off dead than going back to slavery.Explanation
Harriet believes that the slaves would have a better life if they were dead rather than being forced back into the cruel institution of slavery. She understands the horrors and suffering that await them if they were to return, and thus, she chooses to use force to ensure their freedom, even if it means risking their lives.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Harriet did not always behave the way a slave should. What happened to Harriet when she rebelled against slavery?
- A.
She was sold down river
- B.
She was whipped.
- C.
She was hanged.
- D.
She was forbidden to work in the main house.
Correct Answer
B. She was whipped.Explanation
When Harriet rebelled against slavery and did not behave as expected of a slave, she was punished by being whipped. Whipping was a common form of punishment inflicted upon slaves who disobeyed or resisted their masters. It was a brutal and painful method used to maintain control and instill fear among the enslaved population.Rate this question:
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- 10.
When Harriet was a young girl, abolitionists began to protest slavery. Abolitionists were _____________________.
- A.
People who fought against the south in the Civil War.
- B.
People who refused to own slaves.
- C.
People who were against slavery.
- D.
People who thought slaves should be treated better.
Correct Answer
C. People who were against slavery.Explanation
Abolitionists were people who were against slavery. They actively fought to end the institution of slavery and believed that it was morally wrong to own other human beings. They played a significant role in the abolition movement, using various methods such as protests, petitions, and underground railroad networks to help enslaved people escape to freedom. Their efforts ultimately contributed to the eventual eradication of slavery in many countries.Rate this question:
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