Part B

Question

Which two excerpts from the selection best support the answer to Part A?

Along the Eastern Shore of Maryland, in Dorchester County, in Caroline County, the masters kept hearing whispers about the man named Moses, who was running off slaves. (paragraph 1)

She knew moments of doubt when she was half-afraid, and kept looking back over her shoulder, imagining that she heard the sound of pursuit. They would certainly be pursued. . . . Eleven thousand dollars’ worth of flesh and bone and muscle that belonged to Maryland planters. (paragraph 12)

Late in December, 1851, Harriet arrived in St. Catharines, Canada West (now Ontario), with the eleven fugitives. It had taken almost a month to complete this journey; most of the time had been spent getting out of Maryland. (paragraph 53)

Often she found herself thinking of the beauty of Maryland, the mellowness of the soil, the richness of the plant life there. (paragraph 55)

When spring came she decided that she would make this small Canadian city her home—as much as any place could be said to be home to a woman who traveled from Canada to the Eastern Shore of Maryland as often as she did. (paragraph 57)

Answer 1

To determine which two excerpts best support the answer to Part A, we need to identify what is being asked in Part A. Assuming that Part A is addressing Harriet Tubman's courage and determination in leading fugitive slaves to freedom, the most relevant excerpts would highlight her bravery, the risks involved, and the journey she undertook.

The two excerpts that best support this theme are:

1. "She knew moments of doubt when she was half-afraid, and kept looking back over her shoulder, imagining that she heard the sound of pursuit. They would certainly be pursued. . . . Eleven thousand dollars’ worth of flesh and bone and muscle that belonged to Maryland planters." (paragraph 12)
   This excerpt emphasizes Harriet’s awareness of the danger she faced, reinforcing her courage and the stakes involved in her mission to help others escape.

2. "Late in December, 1851, Harriet arrived in St. Catharines, Canada West (now Ontario), with the eleven fugitives. It had taken almost a month to complete this journey; most of the time had been spent getting out of Maryland." (paragraph 53)
   This excerpt highlights the completion of her difficult and dangerous journey, showcasing her determination in successfully leading others to freedom.

These selections illustrate both the risks Harriet faced and her commitment to the cause of freedom, supporting the narrative of her bravery and resolve.