Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

1. Where was Frederick Douglass born?

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

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

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

3. Who was Douglass's first owner?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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