Life on Colonel Lloyd's Plantation

The transcript recounts the narrator's experiences as a child on Colonel Lloyd's plantation, highlighting the hardships faced, such as hunger and cold. It describes the narrator's joy and preparation for leaving the plantation to live in Baltimore, a move seen as a gateway to future prosperity. The journey to Baltimore is detailed, along with the narrator's first impressions and reflections on the significance of this life-changing event.

What was the main reason the narrator had a lot of leisure time on Colonel Lloyd's Plantation?

• He was too young to work in the fields.

• He was given special privileges.

• He was often sick and unable to work.

• He was the son of the plantation owner.

How did Master Daniel Lloyd help the narrator?

• He protected him from older boys and shared food.

• He taught him to read and write.

• He gave him money to buy clothes.

• He allowed him to visit his family.

What were the narrator's main challenges during the coldest months?

• Lack of proper clothing and bedding.

• Lack of companionship.

• Lack of food and water.

• Lack of education.

How did the children eat their meals on the plantation?

• With chopsticks.

• With spoons and forks.

• With their hands or makeshift tools.

• With plates and cups.

What was the narrator's reaction to the news of moving to Baltimore?

• He was angry and resentful.

• He was filled with joy and excitement.

• He was indifferent.

• He was scared and anxious.

What did the narrator do to prepare for his move to Baltimore?

• He learned a new skill.

• He said goodbye to his family.

• He washed himself thoroughly.

• He packed his belongings.

What was the narrator's impression of Baltimore compared to the plantation?

• He felt it was similar to the plantation.

• He was disappointed by its size.

• He thought it was less impressive.

• He found it more beautiful and promising.

Who was the first person to greet the narrator in Baltimore?

• Captain Thomas Auld.

• Cousin Tom.

• Sophia Auld.

• Mr. Hugh Auld.

How did the narrator view his move to Baltimore in hindsight?

• As a minor event in his life.

• As an opportunity to reunite with family.

• As a pivotal moment leading to his freedom.

• As a mistake he regretted.