Frederick Douglass: A Biography - Questions

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What year was Frederick Douglass born?

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1818

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What was Frederick Douglass known for after gaining his freedom?

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He became known as a great orator.

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What is an autobiography?

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An autobiography shares the subject's personal thoughts and feelings about his/her life.

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Where did Douglass teach himself how to read and write?

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On the streets of Baltimore.

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What was Douglass's purpose for writing his autobiography?

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To inform readers about the life of a slave.

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What significant role did Frederick Douglass play in American history?

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He was a prominent abolitionist and advocate for civil rights.

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What was the title of Frederick Douglass's first autobiography?

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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave.

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How did Douglass's experiences as a slave influence his writings?

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His experiences provided firsthand insight into the brutality of slavery and the quest for freedom.

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What impact did Douglass have on the abolitionist movement?

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He was a leading figure who used his voice and writings to advocate for the end of slavery.

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What was one of Douglass's famous speeches?

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What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?