Frederick Douglass - Individuals, Events, and Ideas

Which sentence best explains how his fight with Covey most affected the point of view of Douglass?

• Douglass achieves fulfillment.

• Douglass is able to accept death.

• Douglass is no longer afraid of Covey.

• Douglass reaffirms his desire for freedom.

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Which event is most responsible for the victory over Covey?

• Bill refuses to help Covey.

• Hughes is no longer able to fight.

• Douglass is able to wear Covey down.

• Douglass is able to trap Covey on the floor.

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Which sentence best explains how the overall theme of the passage is developed through the character of Covey?

• Covey represents the evils and brutality of slavery..

• Covey and Douglass both show determination in difficult situations.

• The fight with Covey is the reason for the new conviction of Douglass.

• Covey finally understands that slavery is wrong when he stops beating Douglass.

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How do the actions of Bill and Hughes affect the outcome of the fight?

• Both Bill and Hughes refuse to help Covey beat Douglass.

• Hughes and Bill assist Covey by tying and holding down Douglass.

• Hughes and Bill both distract Covey from further beating Douglass.

• Bill refuses to help Covey, and Hughes is unsuccessful in his assistance.

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Which phrase from paragraph 2 shows how Covey's decision to no longer beat him changes the frame of mind of Douglass?

• "My career as a slave"

• "Departed self-confidence"

• "A glorious resurrection"

• "I might remain a slave"

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