Frederick Douglass: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

Samuel, Charlotte, and Aria are participating in a school play about the life of Frederick Douglass. After escaping from slavery, what role does Aria, who is playing Frederick Douglass, portray?

• Social reformer

• Abolitionist

• Writer

• All of the above

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During a history class, Benjamin learned about Frederick Douglass. He was curious to know who helped Frederick Douglass learn to read and write. Can you help Nora and Aiden answer Benjamin's question?

• His master's wife

• His master

• His fellow slaves

• No one

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Why did Elijah, playing the role of Frederick Douglass in the school play, choose not to state all the facts about his character's escape from slavery?

• To protect Kai and Olivia, who were playing the roles of others involved in the escape

• To avoid greater vigilance from the teachers playing slaveholders

• To maintain the interest of his narrative

• All of the above

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During a history class, William, Ava, and Arjun were discussing the 'Underground Railroad'. What did they conclude it was?

• A network of secret routes used by slaves to escape to free states

• A system of underground tunnels used by slaves to escape

• A secret society of abolitionists

• A code name for Frederick Douglass' escape plan

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Why did Mia decide to hire out her time at the school's summer fair?

• To earn money for her school trip

• To gain more freedom and independence

• To avoid punishment from her teacher, Mr. Ethan

• All of the above

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What happened when Michael, playing the role of Frederick Douglass in a school play, failed to pay Avery, who was playing his master, for his week's time?

• He was severely reprimanded by the drama teacher

• He was given another chance to pay by Avery

• He was allowed to continue playing his role

• He was forbidden from playing his role anymore by the drama teacher

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Abigail was reading a biography of Frederick Douglass and wondered why he decided to change his name to 'Douglass'. Can you help her understand?

• David suggested that maybe Douglass wanted a name that sounded more dignified.

• Kai thought that Douglass wanted to honor his friend, Mr. Johnson.

• Abigail's teacher mentioned that Douglass wanted to distance himself from his past as a slave.

• All of the above.

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Anika, Hannah, and Isla are participating in a school play about the life of Frederick Douglass. In one of the scenes, Anika, playing Frederick, has to perform his first job in New Bedford. What was that job?

• Caulking

• Sawing wood

• Shoveling coal

• Rolling oil casks

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During a class discussion on Frederick Douglass, Evelyn shared her thoughts on Douglass' initial impression of New Bedford. What did she say?

• Evelyn said that Douglass thought it was a poor and uncultivated place.

• Evelyn said that Douglass thought it was a wealthy and refined place.

• Evelyn said that Douglass thought it was similar to slaveholding Maryland.

• Evelyn said that Douglass thought it was a dangerous and hostile place.

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How did Avery, Mia, and Emma protect their neighborhood from potential kidnappers?

• They formed a neighborhood watch group.

• They threatened informers with violence.

• They relied on the support of local authorities.

• They sought legal protection from the city council.

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