"I Would Rather Die" Scope Storyworks

In Scene 1, which evidence suggests that Freddy is different from Jake and William?

• Freddy watches as the overseer yells at Esther.

• Aunt Katy kicks Freddy in the ribs.

• Freddy’s mother is a slave

• Freddy talks about how unfair life is for slaves.

In Scene 2, the dialogue between Freddy and Tommy shows that Tommy is _____ than Freddy is.

• kinder

• older

• more educated

• more polite

In Scene 2, Sophy Auld’s behavior toward Freddy could best be described as ______.

• cold and bossy

• shy

• warm and friendly

• nervous and scared

In Scene 3, Hugh tells Freddy that if he ever catches Freddy reading again, “I’ll not spare the whip.” What does he mean?

• "I will whip you"

• "I will not whip you"

• "I'll buy an extra whip"

• "I will destroy my whip"

What event in the play makes Freddy determined to learn to read?

• Freddy sees the overseer hit Esther

• Freddy realized that he doesn't know when his birthday is

• Hugh says that reading will make Freddy unfit to be a slave

• Freddy gets a chance to teach others to read

Which quote from the text best expresses the play’s main idea?

• "We must keep our minds active"

• "There has got to be more to life than serving our masters."

• "Escape is impossible, Freddy."

• "Take the train to New York"

In Scene 8, Joseph tells Freddy that abolitionists will protect him. You can figure out that abolitionists are ______.

• slave catcher

• supporters of slavery

• elected officials

• against slavery

At the end of Scene 9, you can infer that Freddy feels ______.

• worried

• angry

• sad and lonely

• relieved and happy