1 What element does Conduction require to work? Earth Water Fire Air 2 Why does Hiram show his father that he is wearing the shell necklace? So that his father won't sell the necklace To show that Maynard didn't save him So that his father will remember Thena To show that he knows the full truth 3 Why is Thena angry at Hiram for talking about Kessiah? Because she never wants to see Kessiah again Because it brings up difficult memories she has tried to come to peace with Because she does not approve of Elias, Kessiah's husband Because she does not approve of Hiram and Kessiah's relationship 4 Why does Maynard take the back way out of Starfall on race-day Because he is ashamed Because he is afraid Because he wants to be congratulated Because he wants to talk to Georgie Parks 5 What is the task of house agents in the Underground? To hide fugitives To study and produce paperwork To clean homes To set up safe houses 6 What is the task of field agents in the Underground? To poison the Quality's fields To work the tobacco fields To study and produce paperwork To free people from slavery 7 What is Hiram's profession in Philadelphia? Shoe shiner Dockworker Woodworker Baker 8 What does Mars gift Hiram on his first day exploring Philadelphia? Blueberries Sourdough Gingerbread Muffins 9 Why does Sophia pretend to be sick? So that she doesn't have to work So that she can escape with Caroline To give Hiram a chance to speak in private with Thena So that she and Hiram can spend time together 10 Why is Thena so bitter? Because her home is cold and drafty Because Hiram forces her to be his caretaker Because Howell sold all of her children Because her husband is cruel to her 11 Why does Howell give Hiram lessons with Mr. Fields? So that he can join the Underground To encourage his love of learning So that he can one day go to college So that he can be a good servant to Maynard 12 Why are the fields at Lockless failing? Because Corrine poisoned the land Because the tobacco is plagued Because the land is overused and lacking nutrients Because the Tasked have stopped working 13 What is Hiram's mother doing when he sees a vision of her over the river Goose? Cooking Water dancing Screaming Hiram's name Asking Howell to take her back 14 Where does Hiram land when he conducts himself out of the river Goose? In Sophia's arms By the monument of Archibald Walker In Maynard's bed In Thena's cabin 15 Why does Alice Caulley slap a Tasked man? Because she asked for wine and he refused to give her more Because he tried to flirt with her Because she asked for a song and no one responded Because she is jealous of him 16 Where does Hiram find his copper coin after the accident at the river Goose? In the Warrens In Howell's desk drawers In Thena's cabin By the monument of Archibald Walker 17 According to Howell, what are the two mistakes he made in his life? Hiring Mr. Fields and giving Hiram lessons with him Growing tobacco and growing cotton Letting go of Rose and letting go of Hiram Marrying his wife and moving to Elm County 18 What does Thena think is Corrine's intention toward the Walkers? Learning their secrets for growing tobacco Uniting their families Stealing Howell's money Taking over their land 19 How is Maynard characterized? As kind and quiet As foolish and without charm As handsome but stupid As charming and intelligent 20 How is Hawkins characterized? As serious and aloof As a friendly genius As warm and fun As handsome but stupid 21 Where does Harriet's last name, Tubman, come from? The name of her mentor in the Underground Her mother's maiden name The first man she loved It's a word that means freedom 22 Why does Harriet always carry her walking stick? To remember the worst days of her life under slavery Because she broke her leg and can't walk To make a path through the forest To beat up slave hunters 23 Where are Otha's wife and children enslaved? In Maryland In New York In Carolina In Alabama 24 Why does Sophia name her baby Caroline? After her first daughter who was sold After her mother After her favorite aunt After the state where she was born and raised 25 Why does Sophia want to run away the first time? Because she knows Howell Walker will sell her Because she is pregnant Because she wants to join the Underground Because she thinks Nathaniel Walker will kill her
