Quiz on Frederick Douglass

What effect did the mistress's initial kindness have on Frederick Douglass?

• It made him dislike reading.

• It had no impact on his life.

• It helped him learn to read, which was significant.

• It caused him to become a slaveholder.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does Douglass say about the relationship between a master and his slave?

• It is based on mutual respect.

• It is a relationship of equals.

• It is a relationship filled with tension and control.

• It is a friendly partnership.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is Douglass's perspective on slaveholders?

• He views them as kind and generous.

• He sees them as successful businessmen.

• He regards them as robbers and wicked.

• He thinks they are misunderstood.

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is Douglass's purpose for writing his autobiography?

• To entertain readers with stories.

• To express his thoughts and feelings about being enslaved.

• To teach people how to read.

• To become famous.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What does Douglass find vindication for in his belief about slavery?

• That it is a necessary institution.

• That it is wrong and dehumanizing.

• That it is beneficial for slaves.

• That it is a natural part of life.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does Douglass describe his learning to read?

• As a simple task.

• As a curse rather than a blessing.

• As an easy achievement.

• As a waste of time.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Douglass says that the mistress teaching him the alphabet was (a)  

• It was a minor event.
• It had no effect on him.
• It was a significant and impactful
• It was a mistake.

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What does Douglass say about the effect of reading on his life?

• It made him happy.

• It had no effect.

• It caused him to feel tormented by his circumstances.

• It made him wealthy.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Douglass says that the choice of words in his writing is (a)  

• They are meant to entertain.
• They are chosen to express his feel
• They are random.
• They are meant to confuse readers.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Douglass say about the instruction he received from "all the little white boys"?

• It was unhelpful.

• It was a form of punishment.

• It was a crucial part of his learning to read.

• It was boring.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6