Frederick Douglass Ch 1-5

1. Why is Frederick not sure when he was born?

• There are no records kept of slaves’ births.
• His mom forgot to tell him.
• His master burned his birth certificate.
• All of the above.

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Who is suspected of being Frederick's father?

• Frederick's master, a white man.

• He has no idea.

• A slave, a black man.

• All of the above.

What were these different-looking class of slaves?

• New slaves brought to the U.S.

• White slaves, known as indentured servants.

• Children of white masters and slave women.

• All of the above.

Frederick Douglass was a known abolitionist. What is an abolitionist? 

• a person who wanted to end slavery.
• a person who wanted to help endangered animals.
• a person who fought for women's rights.
• a presidential candidate.

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How were the slaves, who were children of their master, treated?

• They were given better rations to live off of.

• Much more harshly; often sold to other plantations.

• Allowed to sleep in the main house once a week.

• Beaten regularly by the mistress (wife) of the house.

How does Douglass describe his Aunt Hester?

• beautiful

• hardworking

• disobedient

• creative

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What provisions were supplied to the children who were too young to work in the fields?

• shoes & stockings

• jackets

• coarse linen shirt

• trousers

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Why were the slaves selected to go to the Great House Farm so enthusiastic to travel there?

• It gave them the opportunity to sing expressing their highest joy and deepest sadness.

• They were able to meet up with Harriet Tubman and travel the Underground Railroad.

• It provided them time to explore the deep woods and get some much needed rest.

• The blackberries that grew wild in the deep woods were a welcome addition to their monthly rations.

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What were the principle crops of Colonel Edward Lloyd's plantation?

• tobacco, indigo, and peaches

• tomatoes, wheat, and carrots

• wheat, tobacco, and corn

• oranges, corn, and grapes

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How did Colonel Lloyd determine whether a slave went into his bounteous garden?

• Checked his security tape.

• Relied on other slaves to snitch.

• Placed tar on the fence.

• Whipped slaves until they confused.

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