This character is 15 years old. She thinks that her brother and her friend are doing something against the law.
Laura
100
"Stay quiet!" she cautioned.
What does the word cautioned mean?
a) laughed
b) warned
c) smiled
100
Why does the sight of Martin’s back turn Laura’s world upside down?
Because she wanted to think that all the slave masters were nice as her aunt and uncle, but they were not.
100
Who said: "I'm here, Miss Laura. Don't let them catch me! Please!"
Martin - p. 55
200
This character is 12 years old. His role is that of the young brother. He tries to help Martin by hiding him first in his closet and then in Laura's room.
Bert
200
"Oh, yes, your sister! I heard she came back here from down south. Hear she's a good looker, too."
What does the expression good looker mean?
a) ugly
b) pretty
c) horrific
200
Why don’t the slave catchers search Laura’s room carefully?
Because she was sitting in her chair sewing and also because they thought she would never hide a slave.
200
Who said: "Sew!"
Bert - p. 57
300
This character is 17 years old. Laura thinks he is a trustworthy person.
Joel
300
Now and then Laura heard the crash of a chair being overturned.
What does the word overturned mean?
a) put neatly
b) slide
c) knock over
300
After living in the South for four years, what are Laura’s feelings about her family and her home in Lewiston?
She feels uncomfortable. Wants to go back to Virginia with her aunt and uncle.
300
Who said: "Are you in there?"
Laura - p. 55
400
He is considered very educated for what he is. He is not supposed to know how to read or write.
Martin
400
The men thudded through the house like a herd of buffalo.
What does the word thudded mean?
a) walk silently
b) pounded, banged
c) took a stroll
400
What risks does Laura’s family face by hiding Martin?
They are breaking the law. They could go to jail or pay a high fine.
400
Who said: "Don't hurry me, Walt."
The sheriff - p.54
500
This character is one of the slave catchers. He is very rude. Puts his face close to Bert's face to tell him that they have a warrant to search their house.
Walt
500
Deep in thought, Laura was startled to hear voices in front of the house.
What does startled mean?
a) alarmed
b) happy
c) calm
500
Why was Bert acting when the Slave Catchers arrived to his home?
Because he did not want to look suspicious and did not want them to find Martin.
500
Who said: "You know a search warrant when you see one. Now get that door open!"