Frederick Douglass Practice Quiz

Frederick Douglass’ narrative is primarily set in what time period?

• 1600s

• 1700s

• 1800s

• 1900s

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In what state did Douglass spend most of his years as a slave?

• Virginia

• New York

• Masschusetts

• Maryland

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What member of Douglass’ family did he see being whipped, an event that he called his “entrance to the hell of slavery”?

• his mother

• his father

• his aunt

• his uncle

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After leaving the plantation, Douglass spent most of the rest of his slave days in what city?

• New York

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Baltimore

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When Douglass was a boy, he was taught the letters of the alphabet by

• other enslaved people

• Sophia Auld

• his grandmother

• Mr. Freeland

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Douglass developed his ability to read by seeking help from

• his masters

• his master's wife

• little white boys in the neighborhood

• his grandmother

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Which of Douglass’ overseers was known as a “breaker” of slaves?

• Mr. Anthony

• Mr. Hugh Auld

• Mr. Plummer

• Mr. Covey

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After suffering a severe beating, Douglass stood up to, and fought back against

• Mr. Anthony

• Colonel Lloyd

• Mr. Covey

• Hugh Auld

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Following his successful escape, Douglass’ first experience as a free man was in what state?

• New York

• Massachusetts

• Maryland

• Ohio

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Who does Douglass accredit with being responsible for his escape from slavery?

• The Underground Railroad

• only himself

• Sophia Auld

• Nathan Johson

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