Frederick Douglass Ch. 8-11 Flashcard

Front

What was the most challenging part for Douglass about leaving Baltimore?

Back

Leaving the local boys who had taught him to read.

Front

Why does Douglass refer to the Underground Railroad as the 'Upperground Railroad'?

Back

Because he feels that the people who run it do not make enough effort to keep it a secret.

Front

What event prompted Douglass to leave Baltimore?

Back

His owner died.

Front

What was Douglass's first test with Master Covey?

Back

To work with oxen.

Front

What demeaning purpose was Douglass sent for after Captain Anthony's death?

Back

To be counted with all of the other possessions of the captain.

Front

What does Douglass's experience with the local boys in Baltimore signify?

Back

The importance of education and literacy in his journey to freedom.

Front

How does Douglass's relationship with Sophia Auld impact his understanding of slavery?

Back

Sophia Auld initially teaches Douglass to read, showing that not all slaveholders are cruel.

Front

What role did the Underground Railroad play in Douglass's life?

Back

It represented a path to freedom and a network of support for escaping slaves.

Front

What does Douglass's struggle with Master Covey symbolize?

Back

The struggle for self-assertion and resistance against oppression.

Front

How does Douglass's narrative challenge the perception of slavery in America?

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By providing a personal account of the brutality and inhumanity of slavery.