Frederick Douglass Compehension

Why was Douglass at risk when he first spoke in public against slavery?

• He was not a good public speaker and very shy when speaking about slavery.

• As an escaped slave, he could be captured and returned to slavery.

• There were other people speaking against slavery, so they didn’t need him to be speak against slavery.

• He was never at risk because he was telling the truth.

Which words best describe Frederick Douglass?

• cruel, determined, and brave

• violent, bossy, and lazy

• determined, brave, and inspirational

• brave, bossy, and curious

What is the most likely reason the author included the section “The Abolitionist Movement” in this biography?

• To show he admires Frederick Douglass and William Lloyd Garrison.

• To show that many people were working together to end slavery.

• To show real events that happened to Frederick Douglass’ friends.

• To show that slavery was not a real issue.

Based on paragraph 9 which states,

He also wrote often about the necessity of education for all

The reader can tell that Frederick Douglass-

• thought having a good education was important for all people.

• thought schools and education were unnecessary.

• thought only men should have a good education.

• thought having a good education would help him have equality with other white men.

What characteristics help the reader recognize that this text is a biography?

• It includes a title and author.

• It has a timeline and fictional illustrations.

• Frederick Douglass was a real person and this story was written by him.

• It has a timeline and tells the story of real events in the life of Frederick Douglass.

Which evidence from the text can be used to prove Douglass was an influential leader of the abolition of slavery?

• Frederick Douglass was only one of many people working to end slavery in the U.S.

• He even met with President Abraham Lincoln to discuss the way black soldiers were treated.

• The book was the first time many readers were exposed to the true horrors of slavery.

• In 1847, he returned home, able to speak and write without fear.

How was the newspaper The North Star, different from other newspapers?

• It was the first to publish information about slavery.

• It included poems, book reviews, and opinions on slavery.

• It was owned, written, and edited by African Americans.

• It was the same as all the other newspapers during that time.

The author includes paragraphs 3 and 4 most likely to show that Frederick-

• was afraid to speak out and never did tell about his experience as a slave.

• was a brave and passionate public speaker that argued against slavery.

• faced many consequences if he got caught, but public speaking was important to white people.

• was a brave and passionate public speaker that argued for slavery.

Which words in paragraph 2, help the reader determine the meaning of the word abolitionist?

• he began subscribing

• Douglass was able to read whatever he wanted

• people were working to end slavery

• people shared their ideas for ways to help

Which detail from the article supports the idea that Frederick Douglass was an abolitionist?

• He often discussed the importance of equal rights for women.

• In the 1850s, the national debate over slavery became more and more heated.

• In front of a crowd of about 500 people, he pointed out that Independence Day did not mark freedom for African Americans.

• He was appointed to several positions in the U.S. government.