Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

The first person to help Douglass learn to read was

• another slave.
• Master Hugh.
• the wife of Master Hugh.
• a white boy from the street.

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

• It showed his horrible situation, but not how to escape it.
• No books were available to him so he had nothing to read.
• He was upset that his slave owners would be angry with him.
• The young boys who helped him learn could get in serious trouble.

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

• enjoyed being able to read.
• became hopeful for his future.
• realized his value to his master.
• came to hate his enslavers.

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

• to make readers agree that reading is important
• to inform readers about the life of a slave
• to express feelings about Master Hugh
• to tell an interesting story from his past

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

• Douglass comes to consider reading both a blessing and a curse.
• Douglass gave bread to young boys and they helped him learn to read.
• Douglass considers his mistress to be kind and later she is cruel to him.
• Douglass was twelve years old and did not want to be a slave for life.

Why does Frederick Douglass not know his age?

• He lost his memory as a child.
• 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?

• Because they were separated at birth.
• They were separated when he was an infant.

Who is Douglass' father?

• His slave master.
• He doesn't know.

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

• Four or five times.
• Only once.

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Who was Frederick's first master?

• Anthony
• Matthew