Frederick Douglass Chapter 10-11

Douglass' first test with Master Covey is to work with...

• donkeys
• oxen
• swine
• all of these

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Why do the slaves refer to Covey as "the snake."

• He sneaks up on them.
• He stings them with his whip.
• He cheats at cards.
• He can wrestle like Jake the Snake Roberts

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Why does Covey purchase Caroline?

• He needs a kitchen maid.
• She is used as a breeder.
• He needs her for companionship.
• All of these

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After Douglass and Covey fight, 

• Covey never touches him again.
• Covey has him arrested.
• Covey tries to shoot Frederick.
• Covey dies from his injuries.

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During which holiday(s) do slaves have free time?

• Christmas to New Year's
• Palm Sunday to Easter
• Ash Wed to Easter
• They don't

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Where does Douglass hold his school?

• In the home of a free African American

• In his master's basement

• In a church they sneak into at night
• In an abandoned room in the Great House

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What does Douglass say about religion in the South?

• Religious slave masters are the worst kind

• Most slaves are passionate Christians

• It is difficult for slaves to accept Christianity because Christian masters are cruel

• Christian masters are no kinder than non-Christian masters

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A few weeks after leaving jail, where does Douglass go?

• To the North and freedom

• Back to the Auld's plantation

• Back to Baltimore

• Back to Covey's plantation

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After Douglass nearly lost his eye, how did his master respond?

• With kindness and support

• With anger and hatred

• By sending him back to Covey

• By threatening to send him back to Covey

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Why does Frederick choose NOT to share all the details of his escape? Select TWO correct answers.

• he doesn't remember all the details

• he doesn't want to get those who helped him in trouble

• he doesn't want to cause trouble for other slaves who want to escape like he did

• he likes to keep secrets

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