Listen to this passage as you read! (Roll over the questions to see the answers) These narratives were written after the writer had interviewed the person named. What kind of language do you expect the author might use in writing about this interview? How would it compare with the language in biographies or autobiographies? Why do you think these interviews took place? In general, how reliable is the information you get when you interview a person? Why do you think they identified Hammond as a fugitive, or someone who flees something? About how old was Hammond when she was interviewed? What kind of a picture of slavery does Hammond present here? Notice the difference between the ways Mr. And Mrs. Davidson treated slaves. What was the bargain Hammond’s father struck with Mr. Davidson? What happened to Mr. Davidson? “Ducking” means hunting for ducks. Why wasn’t the bargain honored? How does the information here help you think about the focus question: What were some of the factors people had to consider as they thought about escaping from slavery? Close Window Back to Top