How did Julilly comfort the young children during their trip to Mississipi

She sang the songs she learned from Mammy

What did Julilly get whipped for?

For listening to white men conversation.

What did Massa Riley think of Mr. Ross?

He respected him for his knowledge.

Why did Lester, Adam, Liza and Julilly have to cross the swamp?

It would throw off their scent from the bloodhounds.

The Underground Railroad was:

A system for slaves to escape to Canada after 1793

What opinion does Sims and other slaves have about Canada?

It's too cold, and that nothing can grow there.

Why were slaves forbidden to talk about Canada?

Because talking about Canada meant talking about running away.

Why was Julilly sold to plantation owners in the south?

Her Master was sick and old, Julilly was young, strong and big for her age.

How did Massa Riley's plantation operate?

It operated on fear and control., It operated like a farm, and the slaves like animals.

What 3 things did Mr. Ross say a slave who is willing to escape must have?

courage, determination and wit.

How did Julilly help Liza

She picked the high cotton so Liza wouldn't have to reach for it.

How does Liza describe the Riley Planation?

a place where you are treated like a pig.

What was the difference between Massa Hensen's slave quarters and Massa Riley's

There was no laughter and almost no talk.

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1
What was a cat o nine tails?
a whip used on the slaves.
a term to explain that a cat has 9 lives.
A horse's tail
a tool used for picking cotton.
2
How long has Julilly been picking cotton?
For 3 years.
1 month
Since she arrived at Massa Riley's.
Since she was 11 years old.
3
What signal does Lester tell Julilly to listen for?
a rock at her window.
calls of the whippoorwill.
someone singing.
a dog barking.
4
How did Julilly comfort the young children during their trip to Mississipi
She told them to pray.
She told them stories.
She gave them snacks.
She sang the songs she learned from Mammy
5
The Underground railroad led to Canada
False
True
6
What was Mr. Ross disguised as?
a lawyer
a philosopher
an ornithologist
a teacher
7
What did Julilly get whipped for?
Trying to escape.
For listening to white men conversation.
For being disobedient.
For talking to Liza instead of picking cotton.
8
What did Massa Riley think of Mr. Ross?
He felt threatened by him.
He distrusted him.
He thought he was unusual.
He respected him for his knowledge.
9
Why was Liza crippled?
She had a disease.
Too many whippings.
She fell down a flight of stairs.
She was born that way.
10
Why did Lester, Adam, Liza and Julilly have to cross the swamp?
It would throw off their scent from the bloodhounds.
It was part of the adventure.
It was the only route to Canada.
They wanted the slave hunters to think they drowned.
11
What did the slaves do on Sundays on Massa Riley's Plantation?
Sing and dance.
Worship God
Wash clothes and cook.
Go to Church
12
The Underground Railroad was:
A train that traveled under mountains and under sea level
A system for slaves to escape to Canada after 1793
How freed slaves secretly traveled back to the United States
The railroad slaves traveled on to get to Canada
13
What opinion does Sims and other slaves have about Canada?
It is an unappealing place to live.
that the maple syrup is delicious.
It's too cold, and that nothing can grow there.
14
Why were slaves forbidden to talk about Canada?
Because talking about Canada meant talking about running away.
Because Canada was seen as enemy territory.
Because it distracted them from picking cotton.
Because it gave the slaves hope.
15
Why was Julilly sold to plantation owners in the south?
Because she would be safer there.
Her Master was sick and old
Her Mammy Sally wanted her to have a new experience.
Julilly was young, strong and big for her age.
16
How did Massa Riley's plantation operate?
It operated on kindness.
It operated on fear and control.
It operated like a farm, and the slaves like animals.
It operated like a family.
17
Who first tells Julilly about Canada?
The Free Blackman
Mr. Ross
Mammy Sally
Lester
18
What 3 things did Mr. Ross say a slave who is willing to escape must have?
the night sky, a change of clothes, and safe houses.
the north star, food and others to travel with.
Money, food, and a weapon.
courage, determination and wit.
19
Who was Sims?
A Quaker Abolitionist
A plantation owner
A cruel slave overseer
A slave catcher
20
Where does Julilly hope to see Mammy Sally
At Massa Riley's
In Canada
In Heaven.
In Philidelphia
21
How did Julilly help Liza
She took care of Liza when she was sick.
She picked cotton for her.
She picked the high cotton so Liza wouldn't have to reach for it.
She gave Liza her ration of food.
22
How does Liza describe the Riley Planation?
a pleasant place to live and work.
a hot place to work.
a lonely place to work and live.
a place where you are treated like a pig.
23
What is a whippoorwill?
A bird song.
a whistle a human makes.
a biblical song.
the sound of a whip.
24
Mr. Ross was wanted for being a Negro Thief. What was offered to catch him?
A free slave.
a harvested crop of cotton.
$1 200 reward
Acres of land.
25
What was the difference between Massa Hensen's slave quarters and Massa Riley's
There were no beds.
There was no laughter and almost no talk.
no families.
There was no privacy.

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