TRUE or FALSE? Old Rit thinks highly of the Cooks.

Who was skeptical (unsure) that Harriet would be safe if she learned to weave?

Which detail shows that Ben had a good reputation?

Farmers and householders "rent" enslaved people from wealthier plantation owners because they do not have the means to own their own.

The master thought highly of Ben and Old Rit because...

Harriet was proud of her father because

What was the most important reason why most of the slaves enjoyed the Christmas season?

"Someone had taught her where to look for the North Star...and told her that anyone walking toward the North could use that star as a guide." What is the author doing by including this information about Harriet's childhood?

Which of the following from the text is an example of Harriet being defiant?

Why were the masters afraid of the slaves?

The following sentence is about this person. "All of the little ones, too young to run errands, were placed under the care of a woman, so old she could no longer work."

What does the author do to provide a larger context for Harriet's life and show how the events of her life were influenced by what was going on in the country?