Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Comprehension Check

Front

Why does Douglass think his mistress's behavior changed? Options: She became more compassionate, She was influenced by her husband's rules, She was not satisfied with her husband's commands, She wanted to help Douglass learn

Back

She was influenced by her husband's rules

Front

How did Douglass continue learning to read?

Back

He made friends with white boys who taught him

Front

Why does Douglass decide not to share the names of the boys who helped him?

Back

He doesn't want to embarrass them

Front

How did Douglass feel about learning to read?

Back

He considered it a curse.

Front

Why did Douglass consider his ability to read a "curse"?

Back

It reminded him of his wretched condition with no way to get out.

Front

What benefits of reading does Douglass identify?

Back

Understanding of human rights

Front

What impact did his ability to read have on Douglass's ideas about freedom?

Back

It made him desire freedom.

Front

How do you imagine lacking the ability to read might affect your lives in society today?

Back

It would limit access to information and opportunities.

Front

What might lacking the ability to read keep you from achieving?

Back

Access to higher education and better job opportunities

Front

How did Douglass feel about his enslavers after learning to read?

Back

He saw them as a band of robbers