Writing a Personal Narrative about an Important Person — Unit test
Question 18 • PA-Common Core ELA 8 Q1
Read the excerpt from “Harriet Tubman: A Life of Toil and Triumph.”When her work in the South was finished, Harriet finally returned to her home in New York. There she helped former enslaved persons adjust to their new lives. It would seem like her life’s work was over, now that freedom and education for former enslaved persons was assured. However, a life of ease was not part of Harriet’s plan, and it was no surprise to those who knew her that she took up yet another cause. Before long she was off on a tour with Susan B. Anthony to rally support for women’s right to vote.
Answer
A
a former enslaved person
B
a popular musician
C
a famous wartime nurse
D
a crusader for equal rights
Explanation
The excerpt says Harriet helped former enslaved people and later toured with Susan B. Anthony to support women’s right to vote. These efforts show she kept working for freedom and equality. Therefore, the best description is “a crusader for equal rights.”
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