Why was Douglass at risk when he first spoke in public against slavery?
Frederick Douglass Compehension

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3rd Grade
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Alma Silva
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
He was not a good public speaker and very shy when speaking about slavery.
As an escaped slave, he could be captured and returned to slavery.
There were other people speaking against slavery, so they didn’t need him to be speak against slavery.
He was never at risk because he was telling the truth.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which words best describe Frederick Douglass?
cruel, determined, and brave
violent, bossy, and lazy
determined, brave, and inspirational
brave, bossy, and curious
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the most likely reason the author included the section “The Abolitionist Movement” in this biography?
To show he admires Frederick Douglass and William Lloyd Garrison.
To show that many people were working together to end slavery.
To show real events that happened to Frederick Douglass’ friends.
To show that slavery was not a real issue.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Based on paragraph 9 which states,
He also wrote often about the necessity of education for all
The reader can tell that Frederick Douglass-
thought having a good education was important for all people.
thought schools and education were unnecessary.
thought only men should have a good education.
thought having a good education would help him have equality with other white men.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What characteristics help the reader recognize that this text is a biography?
It includes a title and author.
It has a timeline and fictional illustrations.
Frederick Douglass was a real person and this story was written by him.
It has a timeline and tells the story of real events in the life of Frederick Douglass.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which evidence from the text can be used to prove Douglass was an influential leader of the abolition of slavery?
Frederick Douglass was only one of many people working to end slavery in the U.S.
He even met with President Abraham Lincoln to discuss the way black soldiers were treated.
The book was the first time many readers were exposed to the true horrors of slavery.
In 1847, he returned home, able to speak and write without fear.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How was the newspaper The North Star, different from other newspapers?
It was the first to publish information about slavery.
It included poems, book reviews, and opinions on slavery.
It was owned, written, and edited by African Americans.
It was the same as all the other newspapers during that time.
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