Chapter 5 – War Comes
How does Truth know that another slave has reached Station Six? ____________________
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When Sam Gibson asks Truth about a runaway slave, does she lie? ____________________
The Gibsons do not consider the Bardwell “friends,” but rather ______________________
What does “fleet of foot” mean? ____________________________________________
What are two more of Truth’s chores? ________________________________________
How does Truth hear of her father’s death? ____________________________________
What will Truth do with a silver locket? ______________________________________
Once a state secedes from the Union, what happens next? __________________________
Do you think Todd and Robert will fight for the Union? ___________________________
Why do Todd and Lucy have such little time together? ____________________________
What does the angry mob of men want? _______________________________________
How does Truth show her bravery? __________________________________________
What may have caused Truth’s bravery? _______________________________________
Why will Robert and Todd go to Canada? ______________________________________
What would you do in their situation? Would you fight for the Confederacy? Fight for the Union? Hide? Escape to Canada? Explain your answer. ___________________________
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© Ellen Gabor, 2009