Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass and Textual Evidence

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

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the wife of Master Hugh.

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Why does Douglass say that learning to read was a curse rather than a blessing?

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It showed his horrible situation, but not how to escape it.

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The more Douglass read books such as "The Columbian Orator," the more he

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came to hate his enslavers.

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What is Douglass's most likely purpose for writing his autobiography?

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to inform readers about the life of a slave

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Which is an example of a cause-and-effect relationship?

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Douglass gave bread to young boys and they helped him learn to read.

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Why does Frederick Douglass not know his age?

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It was considered "improper and impertinent" for a slave to inquire about their age.

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Why does Frederick not know his mother?

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They were separated when he was an infant.

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Who is Douglass' father?

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His slave master.

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How many times did Douglass see his mother before she died?

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Four or five times.

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Who was Frederick's first master?

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Anthony