The Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave

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What does the word 'prudence' mean?

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The wise handling of practical matters.

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What is apprehension?

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A fear of the future.

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What was the part of 'The Columbian Orator' that Frederick Douglass found interesting?

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The dialogue between a master and slave where the slave actually convinced his master to set him free.

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What happened to Douglass as he read more books like 'The Columbian Orator'?

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He came to hate his enslavers.

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What does 'commence' mean?

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To begin.

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What is the significance of literacy in Frederick Douglass's life?

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Literacy empowered Douglass and fueled his desire for freedom.

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How did Douglass view his enslavers as he gained knowledge?

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He increasingly despised them for their oppression.

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What role did 'The Columbian Orator' play in Douglass's life?

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It inspired him and provided arguments for freedom.

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What does the term 'emancipation' refer to?

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The process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions.

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What is the meaning of 'abolition'?

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The movement to end slavery.