Chapters 5-8 Underground to Canada

Underground to Canada

Chapters 5-8

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Chapter 5

1.  What were some clues that this new plantation wasn’t going to be the same as Massa Hensen’s?  (2 marks)

2.  A simile is a comparison using “like” or “as”.  Find an example of a simile on page 34 in the old book or on page 35 of the new books .  (1 mark)

3.  How does the author describe Liza on page 35 in the old book and 34 in the new?  What are your first impressions of her?  (2 marks)

Chapter 6

1.  On page 38, Liza says, “I figures old Sims got a soul like a rotten turnip.” What figure of speech is that?  (1 mark)

2.  What kind act does Julilly do for Liza in the cotton fields? ( 1mark)

Chapter 7

1.  What was one false rumour about Canada?  (1 mark)

2.  Who is the visitor Massa Riley introduces to Sims? (1 mark)

Chapter 8

1. How does Liza explain how to spot the North Star?  Why is the North Star so special? (2 marks)

2.  What are the encouraging words Liza remembers from her Daddy that causes her to seek freedom a second time? (1 mark)

3.  What do you think the girls mean by “I’m afraid and I’m not afraid”? (2 marks)