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Read this excerpt from "Crossing the River.”In very desperate straits many new inventions were sought after by deep-thinking and resolute slaves, determined to be free at any cost. But it must here be admitted, that, in looking carefully over the more perilous methods resorted to, Robert Brown, alias Thomas Jones, stands second to none, with regard to deeds of bold daring. Which statement best describes Robert Brown’s viewpoint in the story?

He is doubtful that he will ever live as a free man.

He believes that his enslaver is a fair and honest person.

He thinks that the methods of escape are easy.

He is determined to escape slavery at any cost.

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How are the fictional text in "The People Could Fly” and nonfictional text in "Crossing the River” similar?

Both include imaginary details to highlight parts of a historical experience.

Both show the dangerous journey that actual people made to gain their freedom.

Both tell stories of hope that were shared from one generation to the next.

Both tell stories about what it felt like to travel through the Underground Railroad.

How is the nonfictional text similar to the fictional text?

Both include imaginary animal characters.

Both tell true and factual accounts as they happened.

Both tell stories consisting of imaginative characters.

Both are stories about events that have occurred.

Which sentence uses a third-person point of view?

The frown on your face tells me that the test was harder than you expected.

They often ask my friends and me if we will help them with their yard work.

My pet parakeet enjoys nibbling at broccoli and listening to classical music.

The dog chased his ball for twenty minutes before plopping down on his bed.

Which sentence uses a first-person point of view?

My brother and I spend hours playing ping-pong on weekends.

His sister spent the afternoon baking cupcakes for a fundraiser.

They often participate in yoga classes at the community center.

The students spent weeks preparing for the geometry exam.

How is the nonfictional text in "Crossing the River” similar to the fictional text in "The People Could Fly”?

Both use narratives told by formerly enslaved people to tell about the Underground Railroad.

Both suggest that attempting to gain freedom was a lost cause.

Both use historical details to describe the life of an actual person.

Both tell an inspirational story about an enslaved person becoming free.

Read this excerpt from "My Escape from Slavery.”In order to avoid this fatal scrutiny on the part of railroad officials, I arranged with Isaac Rolls, a Baltimore hackman, to bring my baggage to the Philadelphia train just on the moment of starting, and jumped upon the car myself when the train was in motion. Had I gone into the station and offered to purchase a ticket, I should have been instantly and carefully examined, and undoubtedly arrested. In choosing this plan I considered the jostle of the train, and the natural haste of the conductor, in a train crowded with passengers, and relied upon my skill and address in playing the sailor, as described in my protection, to do the rest.Which correctly describes the point of view in this excerpt?

The use of the pronouns I and my show that this excerpt uses a first-person point of view.

The use of the pronouns they and his shows that this excerpt uses a third-person point of view.

The focus on the feelings of many characters shows that this excerpt uses a first-person point of view.

The focus on the feelings of only one character shows that this excerpt uses a third-person point of view.

Read this excerpt from "My Escape from Slavery”.In the first narrative of my experience in slavery, written nearly forty years ago, and in various writings since, I have given the public what I considered very good reasons for withholding the manner of my escape. In substance these reasons were, first, that such publication at any time during the existence of slavery might be used by the master against the slave, and prevent the future escape of any who might adopt the same means that I did.Which statement best describes the speaker’s viewpoint in this excerpt?

He is concerned for his own well-being at the cost of others.

He wants to help people, even if he does not know them.

He wishes to be famous for his narrative writing.

He plans to write a manual on how to escape.

Readers can tell that a text uses a third-person point of view when the text

includes the pronouns I and me throughout the story.

includes the pronouns he and she only in story dialogue.

focuses on the thoughts and feelings of many characters.

focuses on the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

Read this excerpt from "Crossing the River.”In very desperate straits many new inventions were sought after by deep-thinking and resolute slaves, determined to be free at any cost. But it must here be admitted, that, in looking carefully over the more perilous methods resorted to, Robert Brown, alias Thomas Jones, stands second to none, with regard to deeds of bold daring. This hero escaped from Martinsburg, Va., in 1856.Which statement best describes the narrator’s viewpoint of Robert’s escape?

He is nervous that Robert will be caught.

He finds Robert’s determination to be heroic.

He disagrees with Robert’s reasons for escape.

He wants to help Robert by showing him the route.

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