Autobiography of Frederick Douglass

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What was the impact of reading 'The Columbian Orator' on Frederick Douglass?

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Frederick Douglass came to hate his enslavers as he read more books.

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Why did Douglass initially view reading as a curse?

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He believed it showed his horrible situation as a slave without a way to escape.

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What disobedient act did Douglass NOT engage in?

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Douglass did not run errands for his master in the city of Baltimore.

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What does the term 'abhor' mean?

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To regard with disgust and hatred.

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What does the term 'detest' mean?

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To dislike intensely.

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What does the term 'loathe' mean?

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To feel intense aversion or disgust.

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What does the term 'discontent' mean?

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A state of dissatisfaction.

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Why was it dangerous for slaves to learn to read?

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They might read about their human rights being violated and become upset.

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What was one of Douglass's methods for learning to read?

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He had white boys on the street teach him to read.

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What was a consequence of Douglass's reading?

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It fueled his desire for freedom and understanding of his rights.