Frederick Douglass Compehension

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

• 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.

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Which words best describe Frederick Douglass?

• cruel, determined, and brave

• violent, bossy, and lazy

• determined, brave, and inspirational

• brave, bossy, and curious

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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The author includes paragraphs 3 and 4 most likely to show that Frederick-

• was afraid to speak out and never did tell about his experience as a slave.

• was a brave and passionate public speaker that argued against slavery.

• faced many consequences if he got caught, but public speaking was important to white people.

• was a brave and passionate public speaker that argued for slavery.

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Which words in paragraph 2, help the reader determine the meaning of the word abolitionist?

• he began subscribing

• Douglass was able to read whatever he wanted

• people were working to end slavery

• people shared their ideas for ways to help

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Which detail from the article supports the idea that Frederick Douglass was an abolitionist?

• He often discussed the importance of equal rights for women.

• In the 1850s, the national debate over slavery became more and more heated.

• In front of a crowd of about 500 people, he pointed out that Independence Day did not mark freedom for African Americans.

• He was appointed to several positions in the U.S. government.

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