Question

11:16 5g 56 take quiz exit steal away home. (havent got long) i havent got long to stay here. - african american spiritual, (pre - 1862) though most african american spirituals were sung with a christian based religious theme, they would have often alternate means within the lyrics. what words could have been as code and what would be their meaning? green trees are bending and thunder; referring to a bad storm they experienced. trumpet sounds and steal; referring to the signal to take food or supplies from the masters house. midnight hour and home; referring to the time to escape to the north. sinners stand a - trembling and away to jesus; referring to the people who need help with religious understanding.

Explanation:

African - American spirituals often had hidden meanings related to the Underground Railroad and escape from slavery. "Midnight hour" could refer to the time when escapes were planned to occur under cover of darkness, and "home" could symbolize the free states in the North. The other options do not align as well with the historical context of coded messages for escape.

Answer:

C. Midnight hour and home; referring to the time to escape to the North.