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Quiz on Frederick Douglass

Authored by Tanzi Miller

English

8th Grade

CCSS covered

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Quiz on Frederick Douglass
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

7.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

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