Name:_______________________
HARRIET TUBMAN
Multiple Choice: CIRCLE the letter of the correct answer.
1.What type of story is Harriet Tubman?
a) fantasy
b) comedy
c) biography
2.Why did Harriet Tubman often travel at night when guiding enslaved people to freedom?
a) To avoid detection by slave hunters
b) To better navigate the terrain
c) To take advantage of cooler weather
3.What was Harriet Tubman's nickname, often associated with her leadership on the
Underground Railroad?
a) The North Star
b) The Freedom Seeker
c) Moses
4. When she tells then “And freedom’s not bought with dust”, what does it mean?
a) Freedom is easy.
b) Freedom is for all.
c) Freedom doesn’t come easy; you have to work for it.
5. How long did it take for the slaves to travel from the plantation to St. Catharines?
a) about a month
b) 2 months
c) 3 months
6. Why do you think she risked her life to lead others to freedom? Answer in one
sentence only.
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________