Frederick Douglass Excerpt 5

What does Douglass resolve to do in 1834?

• Learn to read

• Beat up Covey

• Attempt to escape slavery

• Stay healthy the whole year

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Douglass's reference to Patrick Henry can best be described as which type of figurative language?

• Vivid Word Choice

• Metaphor

• Allusion

• Alliteration

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following is a concern Douglass has about running away? (Multiple correct answers)

• He does not know the North very well

• He is afraid of being caught and returned

• He is scared to die

• He doesn't want to be far from his family

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Draw a picture representing Douglass standing up to Covey. (Use labels)

Based on the context (paragraph 1), which of these definitions fits the word imbue?

• die

• inspire

• tie up

• keep away

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Douglass plans to take two friends with him, what are their names?

• Patrick and Don

• John and Henry

• Michael and Jason

• Fred and Doug

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

In the context of Douglass's narrative, how does the author view the concept of freedom?

• As an unattainable dream

• As a natural right for all

• As a source of fear

• As a reward for obedience

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following best summarizes Douglass's feelings towards learning to read?

• Regret and sorrow

• Indifference and neutrality

• Curiosity and confusion

• Empowerment and determination

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2