Harriet Tubman Test: Vocabulary

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15 questions
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What does disheveled mean?

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To dispel means to

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What does sullen mean?

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To cajole is to

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Linger means to

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You would linger at a party if you were disheveled.

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Winning the lottery would evoke a sullen response.

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You can cajole a friend to dispel a bad mood by telling a joke.

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One can instill courage in you by speaking eloquently.

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Fill in the word that best fits the meaning and tone of the sentence.

The _______________runaways look dirty, tired, and ragged as they approached the first safe house.

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Fill in the word that best fits the meaning and tone of the sentence.

Tubman had to constantly _____________ any fear the runaways had of being pursued by telling them stories of hope and courage and freedom.

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Fill in the word that best fits the meaning and tone of the sentence.

Tubman would _____________ around the plantation for days carefully selecting the slaves she would take, waiting for a clear night for a safe passage.

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Fill in the word that best fits the meaning and tone of the sentence.

After many long and cold night, the runaways gradually became more ________, silent, and suspicious.

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Fill in the word that best fits the meaning and tone of the sentence.

Tubman was an _______________ speaker, having to constantly tell powerful stories to __________the runaways to keep moving forward.

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In which sentence is dispel used correctly?