Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

1. Where was Frederick Douglass born?

A) Maryland
B) Georgia
C) New York
D) Virginia

2. What is the significance of Douglass learning to read and write?

A) It empowered him and helped him advocate for abolition
B) It pleased his masters
C) It was a requirement for freedom
D) It allowed him to find a job

3. Who was Douglass's first owner?

A) Mr. Freeland
B) Captain Anthony
C) Mr. Lloyd
D) Mr. Covey

4. What does Douglass say about the relationship between slaveholders and the slaves?

A) It is marked by cruelty and power imbalance
B) It is profitable for both parties
C) It is irrelevant to the nature of slavery
D) It is based on mutual respect

5. What event does Douglass refer to as a turning point in his life?

A) His education in Baltimore
B) His fight with Mr. Covey
C) His speech at the abolition meeting
D) His escape to the North

6. In which year was Douglass's narrative first published?

A) 1850
B) 1831
C) 1845
D) 1863

7. What was Douglass's stance on women's rights?

A) He supported women's suffrage and equality
B) He was indifferent towards women's issues
C) He opposed women's rights
D) He believed women should focus on domestic roles

8. How does Douglass describe his experience with slave education?

A) It was discouraged by most slaveholders
B) It was a pathway to freedom and self-empowerment
C) It led to resistance and violence
D) It had little impact on his life

9. What writing style is prominent in Douglass’s narrative?

A) Scientific analysis
B) Third-person detached narrative
C) Historical fiction
D) First-person account with vivid imagery

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