Chapter 10: The Perilous Road
to wake someone up or make them act, often with strong emotions like anger
"Them fellers was truly roused up about Jethro and out to do any sort of meanness."
not serious or important
"It ain't a fit subject for idle talk."
Test your knowledge of Chapter 10 with this fun and interactive quiz!
Chris begins his journey into Union territory in earnest here. Have students trace his path using a historical Civil War map or a modern map of Tennessee.
Instructions: Based on textual evidence and historical landmarks, sketch or label:
• where Chris begins
• notable places he passes or describes
• the Union camp location Extension:
Include physical geography features (mountains, rivers, etc.) and explain how these features impacted Civil War travel and communication.