Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave

Open Ended

Why did the mistress of Frederick Douglass stop teaching him to read and write?

Open Ended

How did the mistress initially treat Frederick Douglass? Why?

Open Ended

How long did Frederick Douglass live with the Hugh's family?

Open Ended

Which plan of Frederick Douglass's was most successful?

Open Ended

How did Frederick Douglass use "bread of knowledge" as a pun? Explain.

A pun is A pun is a literary device that is also known as a “play on words.” Puns involve words with similar or identical sounds but with different meanings.

Example: Make like a tree and leave.

Open Ended

In the narrative Frederick Douglass writes, "What I got from Sheridan was a bold denunciation of slavery and a powerful vindication of human rights."

What does denunciation mean?

Open Ended

In the narrative Frederick Douglass writes, "What I got from Sheridan was a bold denunciation of slavery and a powerful vindication of human rights."

What does vindication mean?

Multiple Choice

What was the tone at the end of the text?

• pessimistic: tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

• friendly: kind and pleasant.

• optimistic: hopeful and confident about the future.

• curious: eager to know or learn something.

Poll

If you were to take a quiz on the story of Frederick Douglass how would you perform on it?

• Not well, I don't understand the readin

• Not well, I honestly haven't read or paid attention to Miss Hernandez.

• Okay, I understand parts of the story but still don't understand the entire story.

• I'm ready for the quiz!