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Writing a Personal Narrative about an Important Person — Unit test

Question 19 • PA-Common Core ELA 8 Q1

Which line from “Harriet Tubman: A Life of Toil and Triumph” describes Tubman’s optimism?

Answer
A
[T]he word of Harriet Tubman’s bravery was beginning to spread.
B
Remarkably, Harriet did not become discouraged.
C
Writers Ralph Waldo Emerson and Louisa May Alcott helped her . . .
D
Meanwhile, Harriet’s fame also made her a target . . .

Explanation

The sentence “Remarkably, Harriet did not become discouraged” directly shows that she stayed hopeful and positive despite difficulties. The other lines describe her reputation, her supporters, or the danger she faced, rather than her optimism.

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