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

3. Who was Douglass's first owner?

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

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

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

5. 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 believed women should focus on domestic roles
D) He opposed women's rights

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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