Chapters I-IX Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Review for AR Test

What was true about Frederick's childhood?

• He was treated well because he was the master's son.

• He lived with his parents in a small shack.

• He was separated from his mother during infancy (=right after he was born).

• He was sexually abused or molested by his master.

It was Douglass' experience that slaves sang most when they...

• ...were most unhappy

• felt the most contentment (=happiness or satisfaction)

• had good masters

• were planning to escape

What event was the foundation (=beginning; inspiration) for all of Douglass' subsequent prosperity (=future success)?

• the death of his old master, Captain Anthony

• the discovery of his father's identity

• his sale to Colonel Lloyd

• his move to live with Aulds in Baltimore

What did Mr. Auld do when he found that Mrs. Auld was teaching Frederick?

• He forbade her to continue instructing Frederick.

• He allowed Frederick to help him in his business.

• He whipped Frederick and threatened to send him back to Colonel Lloyd's plantation.

• He followed Frederick's progress or growth in reading with interest.

What happened after Captain Auld became very religious?

• He taught his slaves to read the Bible.

• He became more cruel and hateful in all his ways.

• He began drinking heavily and wasted his money gambling.

• He freed all his slaves.

Why did Master Thomas send Douglass to live with Edward Covey for a year?

• He was trying to protect Douglass from Captain Lloyd's beatings.

• He wanted Douglass to learn a trade or skill.

• He wanted Douglass to be broken or cured of his resistance or disobedience.

• He owed Covey money for an unpaid debt.