Quiz on Frederick Douglass
Authored by Tanzi Miller
English
8th Grade
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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)
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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