Quiz on Frederick Douglass's Autobiography

What dramatic shift did Frederick Douglass experience in his life?

• He moved to Europe.

• He learned to read.

• He became a slaveholder.

• He became a teacher.

What is the primary purpose of Douglass's autobiography?

• To entertain readers with stories.

• To inform readers about his life.

• To promote the idea of slavery.

• To criticize the education system.

How did Douglass initially describe his mistress, Mrs. Auld?

• Cruel and harsh.

• Kind and tender-hearted.

• Indifferent and neglectful.

• Strict and demanding.

What effect did learning to read have on Douglass?

• It made him popular among his peers.

• It caused him to feel anguish.

• It made him feel more content.

• It helped him escape slavery.

What did Douglass use to learn how to read?

• A private tutor.

• Formal schooling.

• Books from his master.

• Help from local white boys.

What did Douglass compare the knowledge he gained to?

• A treasure.

• A weapon.

• A gift.

• A burden.

What did Douglass feel about his enslavers after reading?

• He loathed them.

• He admired them.

• He felt pity for them.

• He wanted to join them.

What was the first step in Mrs. Auld's change in behavior?

• She showed him kindness.

• She began to teach Douglass.

• She stopped teaching Douglass.

• She became more violent.

What did Douglass wish for when he was twelve years old?

• To own a book.

• To be free.

• To become a teacher.

• To escape to Canada.

What did Douglass think about the ability to read?

• It was overrated.

• It was unnecessary.

• It was a curse.

• It was a blessing.