Frederick Douglass - Chapter 6

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What action did Mr. Auld take regarding Mrs. Auld's teachings?

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He forbade her to instruct him any further.

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How did Douglass describe his new mistress?

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She was a woman of the kindest heart and finest feelings.

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Who lived directly opposite to Douglass?

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Thomas Hamilton.

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What privileges does a slave enjoy that are unknown to a slave on the plantation?

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Privileges.

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What condition were slaves kept in addition to cruel lashings?

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Nearly half starved.

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What is the significance of education in Douglass's life?

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Education was a pathway to freedom and empowerment.

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How did Douglass view the institution of slavery?

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He viewed it as a moral and social evil.

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What role did Mrs. Auld play in Douglass's education?

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She initially taught him the alphabet and basic reading.

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What was Mr. Auld's perspective on educating slaves?

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He believed that educating slaves would make them unmanageable.

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What does Douglass's experience reveal about the nature of slavery?

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It reveals the dehumanizing effects of slavery on both slaves and slaveholders.