Exploring Douglass in New Bedford

What did Douglass find surprising about New Bedford? Why did this surprise him?

• The lack of poverty and the wealth of the black community

• The presence of many slaveholders

• The absence of churches

• The harsh treatment of workers

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What did Douglass see while he was looking at the ships in New Bedford? How was it different from what he was used to in Baltimore?

• Ships being loaded by slaves

• Ships being loaded by free men, both black and white

• Ships being built by women

• Ships being abandoned

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What was the most astonishing/interesting thing that Douglass saw in New Bedford?

• The large number of churches

• The wealth and cleanliness of the city

• The presence of a large slave market

• The number of schools

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why couldn’t Douglass find work as a caulker in New Bedford?

• He lacked the necessary skills

• The white caulkers refused to work with him

• There were no ships in need of caulking

• He was too young

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What became Douglass’ “meat and drink” in New Bedford? Why was it so important to him?

• Reading and writing

• Attending church services

• The anti-slavery newspaper "The Liberator"

• Working as a caulker

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What were Mr. and Mrs. Johnson like?

• They were indifferent to Douglass

• They were kind and supportive

• They were harsh and demanding

• They were wealthy and aloof

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How did Douglass feel when asked to speak at the anti-slavery meeting?

• Confident and eager

• Nervous and reluctant

• Indifferent and uninterested

• Angry and resentful

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How did Douglass feel immediately after reaching a free state? How did he feel after a little while had passed?

• Overjoyed at first, then anxious about his future

• Indifferent at first, then excited about his freedom

• Angry at first, then content with his situation

• Sad at first, then hopeful about his prospects

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How was Douglass feeling leading up to his second escape attempt? Why was he feeling this way?

• Confident because he had a solid plan

• Anxious because he feared being caught

• Indifferent because he had given up hope

• Excited because he was sure of success

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Why did Master Hugh stop letting Douglass hire his time?

• Douglass was not earning enough money

• Douglass wasn't home one Saturday to give Master Hugh his wages

• Douglass was too ill to work

• Douglass was causing trouble among the other workers

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10