from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

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What does the word 'vindication' mean?

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The proof that a claim is correct or justified.

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What was the effect of reading books like 'The Columbian Orator' on Frederick Douglass?

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He came to hate his enslaver or the master.

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What does the word 'unabated' mean?

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To remain at full force; not lessening.

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What does the word 'commence' mean?

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To begin or start.

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Who was the first person to help Frederick Douglass learn to read?

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The wife of Master Hughes.

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What is the significance of literacy in Frederick Douglass's life?

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Literacy empowered him to understand his condition and seek freedom.

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What does 'apprehension' mean in the context of Douglass's narrative?

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A feeling of anxiety or fear about the future.

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What role did 'prudence' play in Douglass's actions?

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Prudence refers to the careful and sensible decision-making that Douglass employed in his quest for freedom.

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What does 'denunciation' mean?

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The public condemnation of someone or something.

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How did Douglass's experiences shape his views on slavery?

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His experiences led him to view slavery as a moral evil that needed to be abolished.