Discussion Director:

1. Page 5 paragraph one
What happened to Harrietís two sisters?  How do you think Harriet felt about the situation?
Harrietís sister were sold by Edward Brodas.  Harriet felt sad and scared because she was worried that one day it may be her being sold.

2. Page 7 paragraph one
Who was Nat Turner?  What impact did he have on Harriet Tubman?
Nat Turner was a young slave and he wanted to lead his people out of slavery.  In 1831, he started a rebellion which caused slave owners, their wives and their children to be killed.  Turner was caught and hung.  Harriet believed in Nat Turnerís idea and she wanted to lead people to freedom.

3. Page 9 paragraph one
When Harriet asked John to run away with her what was his answer?
A) He said that is a great idea for us to go together that way we will be safe together.
B) He said if she ran off he would tell her master and soon the patrollers and dogs would be after her.
C) He said he was too scared to go but he would miss her .
D) He agreed to go with her and keep her company.
The answer is B

4. Page 12 paragraph one
How would you describe the Underground Railroad?
A place were slaves could go to escape for freedom.  Each stop on the railroad was the house of someone who believed slavery was wrong and was willing to help runaway slaves find their way to freedom.

5. Page 14 paragraph one
Why did Harriet say,î The sun came like gold through the trees and over the fields, and I felt like I was in heavenî?
Harriet escaped to Pennsylvania and she was happy because she was a free woman.