| A | B |
|---|
| Bethlehem Reid | former slave |
| Susanna McKnight | orphan girl from Vermont |
| Mary Emmons | Susanna's granddaughter |
| Free | Bethlehem's granddaughter |
| Vermont | home state of Susanna |
| Virginia | slave state and home of Reids |
| Byron Reid | master's son, agrees with slavery |
| Fidelia Reid | typical female of the 19th century |
| Canada | land of freedom for slaves |
| Underground Railroad | escape routes to freedom for slaves |
| Reading | not permitted by slaves, freedom of the soul |
| Harriet Tubman | "Moses" for Underground RR |
| "Steal Away" | spiritual, code for Underground RR |
| Abolitionist | against slavery |
| Teacher | Bethlehem's new occupation |
| New York City | present home of Susanna |
| narrative | life story of Susanna and Bethlehem's escape |
| hanging or imprisonment | results of helping escaped slaves |
| boys | disguise of Susanna and Bethlehem |
| Fugitive Slave Law | escaped slaves could be returned from anywhere |
| Maryland | uncle's escape notice |
| Quakers | family which help Susanna recover from illness |
| Nat Emmons | farmer, eventual husband of Susanna |
| Civil War | Southern states rebell against the North |
