Robert Smalls
Harriet Tubman
Both Passages
Text Structure
Random Trivia
100

How could you describe Hannah Jones (Robert's Wife)? 

A vivacious woman (happy/full of energy).

100

What was the Underground Railroad? 

It was a code name for the network of people, routes, and hiding places that helped slaves escape to the North. 

100

How are Tubman and Smalls similar (big idea).

They both escaped slavery.

100

Identify the text structure:

The author explains what life was like for enslaved people by describing their living conditions, the way they were treated, and the hardships they faced.

Description

100

What is the name of Harry Potter's owl?

Hedwig

200

What does intolerable mean? 

impossible to accept/so bad you can't take it

200

After Tubman escaped slavery, why did she decide to return to Maryland? 

To help her family escape slavery. 

200

TRUE OR FALSE: 

Both Tubman and Smalls served as soldiers in the civil war. 

FALSE: 

Smalls was in the Union Navy as a ship's pilot/commander

Tubman was a nurse, spy, and a scout. 

200

Identify the text structure:

The passage follows events in Tubman’s life and rescue missions, helping readers see progression.

Chronological (Sequence)

200

Which animal has three hearts? 

Octopus

300

Robert Smalls would commandeer the _________ in an effort to save his family.

Planter

300

What caused Tubman to escape from slavery? 

She was in fear of being sold away.

300

Both passages explain the dangers of escaping slavery... provide two things!

-Slave catchers 

-Bloodhounds

-Climate

-Food/water

300

Identify the text structure:

Robert Smalls knew he did not want to be on the McKee's house as a slave for his whole life.

Robert took matters into his own hands and created a daring escape plan.

Problem and Solution

300

What is the only food that never spoils?

Honey

400

What made Robert smalls fear that his family could be separated? 

The memory of the slave auction in Beaufort, SC. 

400

What is the main idea of "Escape From Slavery"? 

Tubman risked her own life to help others escape slavery. 

400

What is the main idea shared by both passages? 

Slavery was extremely difficult, but courageous people risked everything for freedom.  

400

Identify the text structure:

Slave owners would go out looking for escaped slaves.

Tubman utilized the Underground Railroad to help others hide.

Cause and Effect

400

What is the largest desert in the world?

Antarctica

500

What was the main idea of "Freedom or Death"?

Robert risked his life to escape slavery and gain freedom.

500

Name two things Tubman did BESIDES helping others escape slavery. 

1. Served in the Civil War

2. Helped Disabled Vets/Orphans

3. Campaigned for women to have the right to vote

500

Overall, what text structure is used to tell the stories about Tubman and Smalls?

Chronological (Sequence)

500

Identify the Structure:

Robert Smalls listened to his mother tell stories about other slaves on plantations.

Smalls wanted to escape slavery and be free.

Cause and Effect

500

What is the longest river in the USA? 

Missouri River