What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?
Authored by Silvia Gonzalez
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10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does Frederick Douglass say to his audience that "The Fourth of July is yours, not mine"?
He believes African Americans are excluded from public holidays celebrations.
He contends that the liberty affirmed by the holiday has been denied to African Americans.
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CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the speech, Douglass says "above your national, tumultuous joy, I hear the wail of millions". To what is he referring?
The extensive suffering of enslaved African Americans.
The anger of slaveholders opposed to slaves' freedom.
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CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best summarizes Douglass's judgment of the "conduct of this nation" in his speech?
By engaging in slavery, the United States commits a crime, revealing the evil principles on which it was founded.
By engaging in slavery, the United States disgraces itself, violating the principles of independence it celebrates.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In his speech, Douglass asks, "Must I undertake to prove that the slave is a man?" Why does he reject the idea that he must give this proof?
He believes that if anyone should prove this claim, it is the slaveholders.
He believes that even those who support slavery already admit that slaves are people.
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CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is the central claim that Douglass argues in his speech?
Slavery is an evil that causes him to be outraged.
Slavery is an evil that goes against American values.
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CCSS.RI.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.9-10.6
CCSS.RI.9-10.8
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main way in which Douglass supports his argument in his speech?
He lists various arguments made in defense of slavery, shown each to be without meant, even ridiculous.
He shows that enslaved persons feel excluded on the Fourth of July.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which of the following situations has a person most clearly conceded something?
Sid finally accepted the truth and logic of Sarah's argument.
Michaela let Miguel go ahead of her in line at the cafeteria.
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CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
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