EXTRA CREDIT~Frederick Douglass Reading (Week 23)

Which of the following best describes the main idea of this lesson?

• Frederick Douglass was taught how to read by his owner's wife, which was actually illegal at the time.

• Frederick Douglass authored several books and was the publisher of The North Star.

• Frederick Douglass lived a fascinating life and was one of the key figures in the Abolitionist Movement.

• Frederick Douglass recruited soldiers for the 54th Massachusetts and spoke with President Lincoln during the Civil War.

Which of the following sentences best supports the main idea of this lesson?

• Douglass was born and raised as a slave in Maryland.

• Auld's wife, Sophie, was influential in Frederick's life, for she taught him the basic skills of reading.

• At the age of 23, he delivered his first speech about how horrible his life as a slave had been.

• During the Civil War, he served the Union by helping recruit soldiers for the 54th Massachusetts.

Read paragraph 8 of this lesson. Which of the following could be inferred based on the information in this paragraph?

• There were many African American regiments in the Union Army.

• Frederick Douglass was a very good recruiter for the Union Army.

• President Lincoln spoke frequently with Frederick Douglass and other former slaves.

• Black men serving the Union Army were probably not being treated as well as white soldiers.

Which statement best summarizes paragraph number 7?

• Frederick Douglass is remembered as one of the greatest authors of the 1800s.

• Frederick Douglass published a newspaper called The North Star and authored several books as well.

• The North Star was the most widely read of all the anti-slavery publications.

• Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave was the first book known to be authored by an African American.

Which of the following statements is probably the most accurate?

• The Abolitionist Movement probably wouldn't have existed without Frederick Douglass.

• The Abolitionist Movement was not as effective at ending slavery as it should have been.

• Frederick Douglass became a key figure in the Abolition Movement because of his intelligence.

• Frederick Douglass was known by more people during his lifetime than he is today.

Which of the following statements is an opinion?

• Frederick Douglass taught other slaves how to read.

• In September of 1838, Frederick Douglass became a free man.

• Frederick Douglass authored several books.

• Frederick Douglass was a great speaker.

Who taught Frederick Douglass to read?

What happened to Frederick Douglass's attempts to teach other slaves to read?

When did Frederick Douglass die?

Where was Frederick Douglass originally from?