Section 5: "Wanted Dead or Alive"
(Pages 19-38)

1. "John Stewart could hardly...any other slave."
Pg. 20 Par. 1

I chose this passage because it has figurative language, using a simile.  The wooden barrels Harriet lifts are referred to as paper.

What do you think gives Harriet her strength?

Answer: She is determined to run away to a place where she will be free and that is what makes her so determined.

Authors purpose: To Describe
 

2. "Harriet could not say .....to be secret."
Pg. 25 par. 3

I chose this passage because it is intriguing.  Harriet is planning her escape and she must keep it a secret and she can't say good-bye to any of her family.

Why do you think it is so important for Harriet's escape to be kept a secret?

Answer: Because the punishment for slaves who are caught running away is very severe.

Authors purpose: To inform
 

3. Own your own
 

4. Own your own
 

5. Own your own