from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
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English
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who was the first person to help Frederick Douglass learn to read?
Back
The wife of Master Hughes.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why does Douglass consider learning to read a curse?
Back
It showed his horrible situation, but not how to escape from it.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the word 'prudence' mean?
Back
The wise handling of practical matters.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the word 'apprehension' mean?
Back
A fear for the future.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why does Douglass say that learning to read tormented him?
Back
He was reading about problems in slavery but didn't see a solution to the problem.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of literacy in Douglass's life?
Back
Literacy opened his eyes to the realities of slavery and his desire for freedom.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role did Master Hughes play in Douglass's life?
Back
He was Douglass's master, representing the oppressive system of slavery.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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