Main Character
Who is the woman who leads enslaved people to freedom?
Who is Harriet Tubman?
Where does Harriet lead the fugitives to be safe from slavery?
What is Canada?
What secret network helped enslaved people escape to freedom?
What is the Underground Railroad?
What makes this journey especially dangerous for Harriet and the fugitives?
What is slave catchers and the risk of being caught?
What quality does Harriet show by never giving up?
What is courage? (or leadership)
What nickname did enslaved people use for Harriet Tubman?
Who is Moses?
Why must Harriet take the runaways all the way to Canada?
Because the Fugitive Slave Law makes the North unsafe
What password does Harriet say to identify herself at safe houses?
What is “A friend with friends”?
What does Harriet threaten when someone wants to turn back?
What is “Go on with us or die”
What does Harriet believe is more important than comfort or safety?
What is freedom?
How many fugitives does Harriet lead on this journey?
What is eleven?
What time of day do the fugitives usually travel?
What is night?
What generally happens at safe houses along the Underground Railroad?
Runaways are given food, shelter, and rest
Why can no one be allowed to return to the plantation?
What is they could reveal hiding places and put others in danger?
What message does the story teach about freedom?
What is freedom is worth great risk and sacrifice
What personal risk does Harriet face if she is caught helping runaways?
What is being hanged (or killed)?
What law made it dangerous for escaped slaves to stay in the Northern states?
What is the Fugitive Slave Law?
Who is the man in Wilmington that Harriet describes as a friend of all fugitives?
Who is Thomas Garrett?
*****DAILY DOUBLE***** How much are the fugitive slaves "worth?"
What is $11K?
What theme is shown by Harriet risking her life again and again to help others escape?
What is courage, sacrifice, or leadership?
How does Harriet try to get the fugitives to keep going?
Telling stories and singing
Why is traveling with eleven fugitives more dangerous than smaller groups Harriet led before?
They are easier to notice and more likely to be captured
How do passwords help keep the Underground Railroad secret and safe?
They confirm who can be trusted and protect fugitives from danger
What does Harriet mean when she says, “Freedom’s not bought with dust”?
What is freedom requires sacrifice and serious risk?
What lesson does the story teach about freedom and responsibility?
What is freedom is worth fighting for, and helping others requires bravery and sacrifice