Autobiography of Frederick Douglass

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What did Frederick Douglass initially think about reading?

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He thought of reading as a curse because it showed his horrible situation as a slave but no way to escape it.

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What was Douglass's primary purpose for writing his autobiography?

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To inform readers about the life of slaves.

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Who did Douglass envy after learning to read, and why?

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He envied his fellow slaves because they couldn't read and didn't know they should be free.

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What does it mean to be apprehensive about something?

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To be nervous about it.

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How did Douglass's reading of 'The Columbian Orator' affect his feelings towards his enslavers?

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The more he read, the more he came to hate his enslavers.

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What is an autobiography?

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An autobiography is a self-written account of the life of a person.

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What role did education play in Douglass's life?

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Education was a key factor in Douglass's journey to freedom and self-awareness.

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What is the significance of the book 'The Columbian Orator' in Douglass's life?

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It was a pivotal book that influenced his thoughts on freedom and justice.

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How did Douglass's experiences as a slave shape his views on literacy?

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He saw literacy as a path to freedom and a means to understand his oppression.

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What does the term 'enslaver' refer to?

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An enslaver is a person who owns slaves and exploits them for labor.