Frederick Douglass Chapter 2 Review

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What did Douglass not understand about the songs sung by enslaved people?

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The deeper meaning of the songs.

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What is the best paraphrase of the sentence about the songs sung by enslaved people?

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They would sing words that no outsider could understand, but that had clear meaning to themselves.

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What primary feeling does Douglass experience when he hears the music of enslaved people?

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Sorrow.

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How often did slaves receive their food allowance?

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Once a month.

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What was worse for enslaved people than the lack of beds or blankets?

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The lack of time for sleep.

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What does the term 'privations' refer to in the context of slavery?

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Severe hardships or lack of basic necessities.

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What role did music play for enslaved people according to Douglass?

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It served as a form of expression and a way to convey deeper meanings.

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How did Douglass describe the songs sung by enslaved people?

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As having meanings that were often unrecognized by outsiders.

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What is the significance of the songs in the context of slavery?

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They reflect the emotional and spiritual struggles of enslaved individuals.

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What does Douglass imply about the understanding of enslaved people regarding their own songs?

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They had a clear understanding of the songs' meanings, even if outsiders did not.