Frederick Douglass Chapters 6-8

Where did Douglass move to when he was 8 years old?

• Annapolis, Maryland

• Baltimore, Maryland

• New York, New York

• Talbot County, Maryland

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Why did Douglass "find not severe trial in his departure" from the Lloyd Plantation?

• Douglass was being paid extra to move to a new home.

• Douglass was promised that he would be able to read when he arrived at his new home.

• Douglass was allowed to bring his family members with him when he left.

• Douglass had no close family or friends on the plantation.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What inspires the determination within Douglass to learn to read?

• The objection and opposition of Master Auld.

• The kindness and understanding of Mrs. Auld.

• The disregard for the consequences that might be placed upon him.

• A rebellious nature.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How are slaves in the city treated differently than slaves on the plantation? Choose 2!

• Slaves are given much more freedom

• Slaves are better fed and clothed

• Slaves are restricted in their freedoms

• Slaves have less to eat and worse clothes

Frederick Douglass used what skill to work against slavery?

• rowing boats
• making speeches
• singing hymns and rap songs
• making pottery

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Frederick Douglass was a known abolitionist. What is an abolitionist? 

• a person who wanted to end slavery.
• a person who wanted to help endangered animals.
• a person who fought for women's rights.
• a presidential candidate.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Comply

• disobey; does not agree to a request or command
• happiness
• obey; agree to  request or command
• burden of life

What is the purpose for Douglass's writing his slave narrative?

• To share his experience as a slave in hopes to bring changes for the lives of the slaves.
• To show off that he is a man.
• He just wants to write for pleasure.
• None of the above

Why did Douglass runaway from Mr. Covey?

• He wanted to be with his mother.
• He was brutal to him.
• He wanted to be with his wife and children.
• He was lazy and didn't want to do work.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does following passage support Douglass’s purpose? “From the crown of my head to my feet, I was covered in blood. My hair was all clotted with dust and blood; my shirt was stiff with blood.”    

• It casts doubts about the facts of slavery.
• Readers will respect Mr. Covey’s rights.
• It contains disapproval of all southerners. 
• Readers will feel sympathy for the slaves.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6