Check for Understanding - Frederick Douglass X and XI

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What is the significance of Covey's decision not to turn Douglass in after their fight?

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Covey cannot risk having his reputation ruined.

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Why does Douglass visit Thomas Auld while at Covey's?

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He hopes Auld will intervene on his behalf.

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What was Frederick Douglass's primary purpose in writing his narrative?

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To persuade readers that slavery should be abolished.

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What detail from Chapter 11 illustrates that freed enslaved persons needed assistance to start their new lives?

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Mr. Johnson, the abolitionist, paid the stage-driver so that Douglass could get his baggage.

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What does the word 'imprudent' mean in the context of Douglass's narrative?

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Unwise.

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What does Douglass's narrative reveal about the impact of education on enslaved individuals?

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Education is portrayed as a crucial tool for empowerment and freedom.

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How does Douglass describe the hypocrisy of religious enslavers?

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He highlights their moral contradictions and the use of religion to justify slavery.

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What role did abolitionists play in Douglass's life after gaining freedom?

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Abolitionists provided support and resources to help him navigate his new life.

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What is the importance of Douglass's fight with Covey in the context of his personal development?

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It symbolizes Douglass's resistance to oppression and his fight for dignity.

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How does Douglass's narrative address the theme of identity?

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It explores his journey from enslavement to self-identity and empowerment.