Frederick Douglass Narrative chapter 7-8 PLUS Dialogue

When Frederick first arrived at the Aulds' residence, how did he describe Mrs. Auld?

• She was the meanest woman he had ever met

• She was the smartest woman he had ever met

• She was kindest person he had ever met

• She was the most empty-headed person he had ever met

What had Mrs. Auld done with Frederick that caused Mr. Auld to become angry with her?

• she was teaching him how to cook

• she was sending him to school with Thomas

• she was teaching him how to read

• she was buying books for him

Explain how the power of slavery harmed Mrs. Auld after Mr. Auld instructed her about the dangers of educating a slave. Include details to support your analysis.

One paragraph

Since Mrs. Auld would not allow Frederick to learn anything more, who taught Frederick how to read?

• Thomas

• Master Hugh

• Mary and Henrietta

• young white boys from the neighborhood

What did Frederick read to continue his education?

• the Bible

• The Columbian Orator

• the dictionary

• the New York Times

In the "Dialogue between a Master and a Slave," how does the Master respond to the Slave's accusation that he took the slave's liberty away?

• he tells the slave liberty is only guaranteed for white property owners

• he tells the slave that he had no liberty when he bought him

• he tells the slave he has always been free to do what he wants

• he tells the slave he has to earn his liberty

The master explains his part in the slave's enslavement with the following words: "It is the order of Providence that one man should become subservient to another. It ever has been so, and ever will be. I found the custom, and did not make it." How would you best paraphrase this statement?

The master looks for some gratitude by reminding the slave of everything he has given him in life EXCEPT

• food

• shelter

• money

• kindness

The slave reminds the master that the "treatment" of the slave is no better than the treatment the master gives

• his family

• other slaves

• his neighbors

• his cattle

How does the slave finally convince the master to free him?

• he makes a bargain with the master to free him at age 50

• he tells the master that he would rather die than to continue to be a slave

• he tells the master that he will run away if the master does not free him

• he tells the master he will go on strike and will not work any longer