Frederick Douglass Ch 7 - 9

Front

What was the purpose of Douglass being sent for after Captain Anthony's death?

Back

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

Front

Where did Douglass live after leaving Baltimore?

Back

In St. Michael's.

Front

Why did Douglass let Captain Auld's horse get away from him?

Back

To get something to eat at another farmhouse.

Front

What happened to Douglass's grandmother after Captain Anthony’s death?

Back

She was turned out into the forest to live (or die) on her own.

Front

What is one reason Mr. Thomas Auld is considered a bad slave owner?

Back

He does not provide adequate food for his slaves.

Front

What does Douglass highlight as a tragedy of slavery regarding family separation?

Back

Families were often torn apart and sold to different masters.

Front

What role did education play in Douglass's life?

Back

Education was a key to his freedom and empowerment.

Front

How did Douglass view the institution of slavery?

Back

He viewed it as a moral and social evil that dehumanized both slaves and slaveholders.

Front

What was Douglass's perspective on the relationship between slavery and religion?

Back

He criticized how slaveholders used religion to justify their actions.

Front

What does Douglass's narrative reveal about the psychological impact of slavery?

Back

It shows the deep emotional and psychological scars left on enslaved individuals.