Narrative Life of Frederick Douglass

Why doesn't Frederick Douglass know his age?

• He doesn't understand the concept of years.

• He never saw it written down.

• He forgot to ask.

• He doesn't think it matters.

Why does he guess he is 27 or 28?

• He uses his mom's age as reference.

• He just likes the number.

• He used moon charts.

• He once heard his master refer to his age.

What is NOT an inference we can make based on Douglass not knowing his age?

• The masters cared for the slaves very much.

• The masters did not think slaves should be eduacted.

• The masters purposefully withheld information from slaves.

• The masters did not see slaves as real people.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

Which is a synonym of "profane?"

• Empathetic

• Intelligent

• Kind

• Vulgar

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What does Douglass think of his first master, Captain Anthony?

• He is a horrible person.

• He is kind and supportive.

• He is rich and generous.

• He is tall and strong.

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Which quote supports your answer to the last question?

• "He owned two or three farms, and thirty slaves."

• "I do not remember his first name."

• "He was a cruel man, hardened by a long life of slave-holding."

• "The overseer's name was Plummer."

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CCSS.W.8.9A

What kind of imagery does Douglass use to describe how Captain Anthony treated the slaves?

• Gory and horrific

• Mysterious and intriguing

• Dark and spooky

• Kind and thoughtful

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CCSS.L.8.5C

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What can we infer about Douglass based on how he writes in Chapter 1?

• He only understands slang.

• He never had an education.

• He struggles to describe how he feels.

• He is intelligent and educated.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

Who taught Douglass to read and write?

• His mother.

• His first master.

• The children on his street.

• His second master.

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Why did Douglass pretend not to understand the Irishmen?

• He feared they would betray him.

• He did not like the Irish.

• He thought what they were saying was offensive.

• He did not want to be seen talking to them.

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