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

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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

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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

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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

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What did Frederick read to continue his education?

• the Bible

• The Columbian Orator

• the dictionary

• the New York Times

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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

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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?

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

• food

• shelter

• money

• kindness

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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

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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

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