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taken by runaway slaves when they tried to escape to the North. Many people were involved and risked their lives to provide slaves with a place to sleep or hide. That39。s right. The story goes that my greatgrandmother decided to run away and find her freedom. She quickly learned the secret signs of the Underground Railroad. One of those signs was a quilt with a North Star design. Lori was hanging on Nana39。s every word. She was fascinated. What did the quilts mean? Think about it. When do you see the North Star? Of course! At night! The quilts told the slaves to travel north at nighttime, when it was safer. I39。m impressed! After my greatgrandmother found her freedom, she made this quilt to remember the journey and the risks so many people took to help her. It has been passed down from mother to daughter ever since. I gave it to your mother when she got married, and someday she39。ll give it to you. Lori stood up and gave Nana a big hug. I39。m sorry I didn39。t pay attention before. Can I try sewing the square on your new quilt again? 41. Which of the following would make the best title for this story? A. North Star Secrets B. Rainy Day Activities C. Learning to Quilt D. Follow the North Star 42. Lori39。s grandmother describes the quilt as one of their family39。s treasures. What does she mean? A. The quilt is very expensive. B. The quilt was hidden and missing for a long time. C. The quilt is irreplaceable. D. The quilt belongs to her family. 43. According to the grandmother, the North Star quilt is _____. A. a souvenir from her father B. an immense blanket C. beginning to decay D. Lori39。s birthright 44. The North Star design on the quilt is an example of _____. A. irony B. symbolism C. personification D. allusion 45. Which of the following is a detail that shows Lori39。s newfound interest in family history? A. Lori stared out the window and watched the rain pouring down. B. Lori pointed to the fabric in Nana39。s hand. C. Lori was hanging on Nana39。s every word. D. Lori stood up and gave Nana a big hug. 窗體底端