Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Comprehension Check

Why does Douglass think his mistress's behavior changed?

• She became more compassionate

• She was influenced by her husband's rules

• She was not satisfied with her husband's commands

• She wanted to help Douglass learn

How did Douglass continue learning to read?

• He found a private tutor

• His mistress secretly continued teaching him

• He made friends with white boys who taught him

• He attended a regular school

Why does Douglass decide not to share the names of the boys who helped him?

• He doesn't want to embarrass them

• He fears they will be punished

• He doesn't remember their names

• He wants to keep the credit for himself

How did Douglass feel about learning to read?

• He was grateful for the opportunity

• He considered it a curse

• He thought it was a blessing

• He was indifferent about it

Why did Douglass consider his ability to read a "curse"?

• It increased his hatred for his enslavers.

• It made him feel isolated from society because he could not tell others that he could read.

• It made him feel superior to others.

• It reminded him of his wretched condition with no way to get out.

What benefits of reading does Douglass identify?

• Increased hatred for his enslavers

• Decreased sympathy for others

• Understanding of human rights

• Improved physical health

What impact did his ability to read have on Douglass's ideas about freedom?

• It made him indifferent to the idea of freedom

• It made him desire freedom.

• It had no impact on his ideas about freedom

• It made him resent the concept of freedom

How do you imagine lacking the ability to read might affect your lives in society today?

• It would make social interactions difficult

• It would lead to increased physical health

• It would have no impact on daily life

• It would limit access to information and opportunities

What might lacking the ability to read keep you from achieving?

• Understanding of human rights and social issues

• Improved physical health and well-being

• Stronger relationships with family and friends

• Access to higher education and better job opportunities

How did Douglass feel about his enslavers after learning to read?

• He felt grateful for their kindness

• He admired their intelligence

• He viewed them as compassionate individuals

• He saw them as a band of robbers