Frederick Douglass Review

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What does 'abolitionist' mean?

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Someone who wants to get rid of slavery.

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Who does Douglass say he will miss when he left Colonel Lloyd's plantation?

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No one.

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What does Mr. Auld tell his wife regarding teaching slaves to read?

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All are correct: It's against the law, Slaves would become unmanageable, It is not safe.

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How does Douglass describe his feelings towards his masters after gaining literacy?

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He feels a deeper resentment.

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Why does Douglass have to go back to his birthplace?

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His first master dies and has no will.

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What is the significance of literacy for Douglass?

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Literacy empowers him to understand his condition and fuels his desire for freedom.

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What role did Colonel Lloyd play in Douglass's life?

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He was Douglass's master on the plantation where he was enslaved.

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How did Douglass learn to read?

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He learned by observing and asking others, despite the risks involved.

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What impact did Douglass's escape have on the abolitionist movement?

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His escape inspired many and provided a powerful narrative against slavery.

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What does Douglass argue about the relationship between education and freedom?

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He argues that education is essential for achieving freedom and self-empowerment.