Frederick Douglass Quiz

What was the principal theme of Douglass's publication?

• Abolition of slavery

• Women's rights

• Economic reform

• Political independence

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What role did Douglass assume during the tumultuous times of the Civil War?

• Worked for the Underground Railroad

• Fought as a soldier

• Became a government official

• Moved to Canada

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What does the metaphor in Douglass's narrative add to the story?

• A humorous tone

• A physical dimension

• A spiritual dimension

• A historical context

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What is the meaning of "interpose"?

• To remove

• To put forth in order to interfere

• To ignore

• To agree

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What distance did Frederick Douglass traverse to reach his master?

• Five miles

• Seven miles

• Ten miles

• Twelve miles

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What action did Mr. Covey take after Frederick Douglass stumbled and fell?

• Helped him stand

• Ignored him

• Gave him another kick

• Called for assistance

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By what means did the narrator elude detection whilst traversing the woods?

• By running quickly

• By walking through the road

• By keeping far enough from the road

• By hiding in a cave

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What did the narrator beseech his master to do for his safeguard?

• Give him a weapon

• Interpose his authority

• Provide him with food

• Allow him to escape

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What did Sandy suggest the narrator carry for protection against Mr. Covey?

• A knife

• A root

• A stone

• A book

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How did the root alter the narrator's predicament with Mr. Covey?

• It made him invisible

• It gave him courage

• It made Mr. Covey friendly

• It had no effect

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